Hi Dear Friend,

I created this account in 2016, traveled a little, than life got crazy and my main priority became my career and financial stability, so for the past 5 years all I was doing is working 10h+/day making my business goals met. Unfortunately, I didn’t have an opportunity to host due to limited amount of space (tiny house) and location (far from the city).

Now, in 2023, I finally made all my business dreams a reality - I own 5 interior photography studios, a school, and I am a pretty cool photographer myself, so I finally have time and an opportunity to make my biggest travel dream happen- a 3 months long trip to Europe March 9th-June🥳

Now I would like to tell you more about who I am and what I am here for, I will separate into paragraphs so it’s easier to navigate, it will be a lot haha I am an open book- ask me if you want to know anything else :)

Just to add at the top to clarify:
I AM NOT LOOKING FOR ANYTHING MORE THAN FRIENDSHIPS. Please don’t waste your time if you are hoping for anything more than that. I am dating an amazing man who stayed in the US due to work. I love him very much. I am all up to get to know you, make friends, spend time, share, have deep talks, but I will never cross the boundaries.

🤍MY PHILOSOPHY
I'm an open-minded person, I always look at a situation from different perspectives. I'm taking all the opportunities to explore, develop, and grow (mentally and spiritually). I believe that all humans have a natural desire to be limitless- we will always be wanting to become more than who we are right now. That’s why I think the only way to always stay happy is to consistently travel, meet new people, learn new opinions, and share happiness :)
I am a very happy person just because I can feel and create, we should enjoy it. I am creating my life and so far it’s amazing :)
Balance, consciousness, and kindness are the things I follow.

🤍MY BACKGROUND
I was born in Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia and lived there until I was 16yo (just like any other normal human, I am completely against the war, just to mention in case you had a thought). When I was 16yo I moved to the USA, I lived in VA,DC,MD,FL, then finally moved to WA, I absolutely love this state. I have been in the US for 7 years and got my US citizenship this year.

🤍MY BUSINESSES
The only reason I am writing about this here, is for you to learn more about how I am. I believe that any business is the reflection of the person who is behind it. In case you want to see me through my business, here are the websites:
iamcreativespace.com (studios- I have been working on for 3 years).
iamphotographyusa.com (photography- doing it since I am 14yo).
iamcreativeschool.com (school-started on this project about a year ago).

🤍PLAN FOR THE TRIP
I have a list of about 40 cities and spots I want to visit in the next 3 months, pretty much from Amsterdam to Portugal (potentially Madeira too) along the cost and through Switzerland to Naples, Italy, then along the coast to Athens, Greece. They fly to Turkey and potentially after to Georgia, then fly to Hungary and maybe go to Germany, then back to US :)

Not sure if I will end up making it all happen or not, I am completely open to time and can be flexible with how much time I spend in the places. Please give me your recommendations, if you have any!

🤍IF YOU ARE A TRAVELER (just like me)
Let's get together and explore, it’s more fun :) If you are also doing a tour, we potentially could stay together going between the cities too- I am planning on taking a train and renting a car sometimes (we could potentially split a cost of getting a car and drive to the place that are hard to reach by the train (I have driver's license)). I am open to adjust my plans to see even more cool spots!

🤍IF YOU ARE A LOCAL
I would love any recommendations, ideas, anything you are wanting to share about your amazing country/city! I am doing my best to make this trip the best trip in my life, so any recommendations are greatly appreciated! And of course if you have time and desire to show me around-I would love to take that opportunity and learn from you :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

🤍MY GOALS
To start with, as I am taking my 3 months long trip, I would like to:
- Meet cool like-minded people everywhere I go and explore together. I don’t want to do it alone, please don’t hesitate to reach out! It would be amazing to always have a company and meet new cool people :)
- Learn about the cities from locals in depth.I would like to learn more not just from the tourist’s perspective, but also about the lifestyle:)
-Do a photoshoot for someone everywhere I go.

Interests

🤍I LOVE
Board games, exploring, meeting new people, deep talks, cuddling with pets, hiking, camping, reading, traveling, exploring, feeling, helping, supporting, enjoying, giving, sharing, loving, dreaming, CREATING, and people :)

• literature
• singing
• photography
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• astronomy
• philosophy
• science
• deep conversations

Music, Movies, and Books

🤍BOOKS
I love classics (crime and punishment is one of my favorites), science fiction (Pelevin, Strugatsky), utopias and dystopias, psychology.
I don't watch tv, never, but I like to watch movies sometimes.

🤍MUSIC
Djent, ambient,classical music, contemporary classical music, indie, house, and a loot more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have soo many amazing things I have done I can’t pick one haha, here is a couple:
-Live on my own since 15yo.
-Remodeled an rv.
-Remodeled an old factory.
-Opened 8 photography studios, photographed 1000+ families, taught photography to 25+ people.
-Figured out childhood traumas lol

Teach, Learn, Share

-I can share cool stories and experiences.
-I will be happy to help you practicing Russian.
-I can teach you photography.
-Good conversations.
-Help you with your social media and business.
-Decorating and design.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you have an opportunity and desire to host me, I would greatly appreciate an accommodation. I could bnb anywhere I go, but ideally I would like to stay with someone to learn more about the lifestyle, to have a company, to make friends, and hopefully you would let me do a little photoshoot for you/your family in your household or maybe your favorite place around (I am really hoping to capture as much love and beauty as possible, so that would be amazing if you are up for it) :)

IDEALLY!!! I would love to be hosted by a couple or a family and shoot a little story for you- lifestyle photos at your household, at your favorite place in town, and at your favorite nature place in the area+ideally you would want to travel with me to cool spots around and be photographed! I am really hoping to make that happen in all the places I go 🤍

🤍I CAN SHARE
-I am happy to share with you any knowledge I have (business, photography, videography, psychology, social media, philosophy, motivation and goal achievement, simple food, design and decorating, organizing).
-Do a photoshoot for you! I WOULD LOVE TO DO THAT! Please let me capture a couple photos in your home or at your favorite place around (or maybe both 🙃) :)
-I have a financial budget for accommodation set as well, but I am really hoping to invest it into experiences instead, but would consider paying as well :)
-Cook salads or simple foods.
-Help to organize your home.
-Take care of your pets.

🤍IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING TO HOST ME

I think I should mention a couple things just so you know how I would be treating your home:

-I AM DATING AN AMAZING MAN WHO STAYED IN THE US, I love him very much. If your goal is to gain out of hosting/hanging out something more than what I have described above, please don’t waste your time. I love making friends and talking, sharing anything I can, but I will never cross any boundaries beyond friendship.

-I do not drink, smoke, or do any drugs at all, definitely not a party person.
-When I was 14-17yo, I was working as a housekeeper. Cleanliness and organization are my life credos. My home is always clean and organized, I promise to respect your space and make sure to keep it just like I found it, if you will need help with any household stuff- I am happy to help as well :)
-I am mostly eating fresh fruits and vegetables, unprocessed/uncooked foods. I am a very simple eater. In case you would let me use your kitchen to cook (I obviously would be buying food myself) I will not fry or cook anything heavy. I don’t eat meat, garlic, onion.
-I would be happy to share my food and cook for you as well, if you are comfortable with that :) But again, most likely I would just make a salad or something super simple and what many people would consider tasteless, so if that’s not for you, I may not be the best cook, haha :)
-Knowing myself, I will not be able to just sit inside, when there is soo much beauty and new experience outside. My plan is to walk, be out, explore as much as I can, meet as many cool people as possible. So most likely I would be gone all day (hopefully, you would like to join me and maybe show me around, but no expectations at all) :)
-I don’t care where to sleep as long as it’s safe, clean, and comfy.
-I only have a backpack of clothes.
-I will be trying to hold the schedule to wake up around 8am and be in bed by 11pm.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Croatia, Italy, Latvia, Slovakia, Thailand, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States