My name is Anatoly Orlov. I'm 42 years old. I was born and raised in Krasnoturinsk. He graduated from school and enrolled at UMMC Technical University. He received his diploma as a mining engineer. I work as a mining master at the UMMC holding company - Theological Ore Management.

Theological ore management since the end of 1999 is part of the holding company UMMC. It is engaged in the development of the North-Palestinian deposit of magnetite ores, which in their composition are complex and contain iron, sulfur, copper, cobalt,and other elements. The main areas of the mine's activities are sulphide-magnetite ores and copper and iron concentrate production.

Krasnoturinsk is a city of regional subordination in the Sverdlovsk region of Russia. A major industrial and cultural centre of the Northern Urals. The administrative center of the Krasnoturinsk and Northern Administrative District.

The city is located in the bend of the river Turia. Ekaterinburg is 390 km away and 1,900 km from Moscow. The town of Serov is located 30 km from the border of the municipal education 'City of Krasnoturinsk' in the southeast.

Moderately, the continental climate. Winters are long, with heavy snow. The duration of the stable snow cover is 187 days. Spring comes relatively early - in early April. However, often until mid-May there is cool weather, snow falls. In early September, frosts begin. In 1995, frosts were registered in early August. Winter comes sometime in late October.

Nature is typical of the Middle and Northern Urals. The city is surrounded by taiga. In the taiga mainly coniferous breeds - pine, spruce, fir, larch. From hardwoods are common aspen, birch, ash. City streets are landscaped with lime, ash, birch, poplar. From mid-May to the end of June, there are 'white nights' in the Krasnoturinsk area.

The mountain shield, located in the west, protects the city from strong northwest winds. The prevailing winds are west and northwest. Maximum wind strength reaches in March, April, December.

In summer, the temperature is rarely above 20 degrees Celsius, and in winter it is 28 degrees Celsius.

The city of Krasnoturinsk, like the entire Sverdlovsk region, is located in the isk-2 watch zone. The time shift applied to UTC is 5:00 a.m.

In summer, in my spare time I like to play football with my friends. I skate in winter. I like to watch sports on TV.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to travel and learn new things

Interests

• sport

Music, Movies, and Books

tecno, rock, disco

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I work in a mine at a depth of 500 meters above sea level

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share the experience of living in a harsh climate

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ukraine