I work as a client relations manager at a big IT company in the amazing city of Moscow. I think of myself as a curious, spontaneous, slightly crazy (in a good way) cheerful and deeply optimistic person (although certain lack of discipline and "seriousness" oviously comes with that).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travelled quite a bit during my life, but I always stayed at hostel/hotels/friends' or relatives' places. Now, at the ripe age of 28, I want to try an entirely different experience.

Moreover (and sorry for a cliche), I truly love meeting interesting people.

Interests

I enjoy ping pong, rafting, wake surfing and cycling, love watching movies (Kubrick and Fincher being my favorite directors) and spending time with my wonderful friends. I also enjoy public speaking, and I'm a member of Toastmasters community.

• wine
• partying
• movies
• cycling
• surfing
• table tennis

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Beatles, Queen, Muse and Radiohead.

Movies: The Matrix, Fight Club, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Memento, Rashomon.

Books: non-fiction -- Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, fiction: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Somehow I have already managed to live (i.e. stay for at least 6 months) in 7 countries.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Russian and English, as well some stuff about digital advertising (I work in this field).

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some wine, lots of fun (I hope) stories, and general feeling of optimism and enthusiasm. I'm also half-Russian, which means I do know how to party.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Italy, Russian Federation, Spain, United States