I was born and raised in Eastern Siberia, Russia, but then went on to live in New York City, US, and lately - Europe ( Milan, though I am travelling a lot, so that is not the place where you can find me all that often ;) ) I speak fluent English, and enjoy teaching it on occasion :) I love being in nature, reading, crafting and exploring old cities, but most of all - having an engaging conversation with an intelligent and experienced person. I am always happy to learn and share what I know.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because any place is so much nicer when you are with the local person :)

Interests

current affairs
reading
writing
cooking
knitting and other similar crafts

• culture
• writing
• cooking
• crafts
• reading
• traveling
• knitting
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

lots of different music
Not big on movies... :)

There are too many good books to choose from, but my favorite authors include Bulgakov, Dostoevsky, and Borges.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I jumped with a parachute ones (heh..)
But the most amazing things always involved overcoming fear and choosing (to) love instead.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Languages - always,
off the beaten path travel tips,
crafts, cooking
and so much more...
Learn: anything you are willing to teach - I believe there are great things all around us, just waiting to be discovered...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking :) (mostly vegeterian)
Info on travel, culture and language, as well as some unusual perspective on many current affairs.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Laos, Mexico, San Marino, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Russian Federation, United States