Born and raised in Moscow, Russian Federation until 15 years old. Moved to Limassol, Cyprus and lived there for 4 years. Graduated from a British school in Limassol. Started a music degree at the University of Bedfordshire in UK, then transferred to New Zealand School of Music in Wellington, New Zealand. Successfully graduated as a Bachelor of Music Composition. Worked at IHC, which is a charity organisation focused on supporting people with intellectual disabilities. After 5 years of living in New Zealand I'm back to Moscow, Russia where currently residing.

I enjoy helping people and making positive contribution to those who are in need. I like meeting new people, learning new skills and getting valuable life experiences.

If you ever need help in Moscow, feel free to buzz and will try to help you with what I can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm relatively new to Couchsurfing, but I'd like to meet more people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Interests

Playing piano and guitar. Keeping fit. Learning about history and politics. Spending time in nature. Gardening, pottery, cooking. Currently learning Mandarin which is challenging but fun.

• cooking
• recipes
• gardening
• politics
• pottery
• music
• guitar
• piano
• history
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I like ambient music for relaxation, sometimes classical or ethnic music. Don't watch movies that often nowadays, sometimes documentaries. Enjoy reading books about history, psychology as well as fiction books sometimes. Currently reading a book on the history of China.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Every day brings something new and amazing! :)

Teach, Learn, Share

Fluent in English and Russian, currently learning Mandarin. Happy to exchange/teach/learn/share languages, music knowledge, experiences, cooking recipes, philosophy, life lessons.

What I Can Share with Hosts

More than happy to help with what is needed. I always try to be positive, kind, supportive, patient and nonjudgemental. Enjoy having deep and meaningful conversations and learning from other people.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belarus, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, Russian Federation, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cyprus, New Zealand, Russian Federation, United Kingdom