I am 26 years old. I was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia and grew up in Israel until I was 9. My family now lives in Connecticut. I lived in Chicago for 5 years, and now I am in my last year of medical school in Buffalo, NY. I like to hike and travel. I've visited Ecuador recently and worked in a medical clinic in Xela, Guatemala.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like meeting locals and learning about their cultures, backgrounds, and world views. I think its a much more interesting experience than staying in hotels/motels. I like hearing from hosts about the good places to visit. I am open minded and enjoy talking about most things.

Interests

I love backpacking and camping, I try to do a weeklong trek at least once year. I am pretty active and enjoy running and biking a well.

• photography
• running
• backpacking
• rock climbing
• wild camping

Music, Movies, and Books

I've been reading medical books for way too long. Now that I've had some free time, the latest books I've read and liked: Power of Habit, When Breath Becomes Air, All the light we cannot see.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've completed a Half-Ironman!

Teach, Learn, Share

Russian cooking: I've grown up always eating traditional Russian food, it's what I am accustomed to, and love sharing with people.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jordan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, Russian Federation, United States