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We don't smoke or drink, so neither of these are allowed in our home.
No pets, sorry.
We live in the very heart of the capital of Kyiv - it's a perfect spot for exploring the city.
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My husband Yura and I are owners of a school of foreign languages and translation agency in Kyiv, Ukraine. (By the way, we have been #1 School of English for almost year among over 150 in Kyiv, according to an independent web-site Enguide, which rates based on student reviews.) Apart from managing the school, we are also actively involved in teaching English (groups, individuals). Our work is versatile and exciting: we meet new people all the time, so it's never boring.
We love travelling. We have been on a 38-day tour of the UK (visited 18 cities), visited the US last summer for a month, and have travlled around Spain a bit, the highlight being the island of Lanzarote (one of the Cnaries).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My husband and I really like talking to some local people: shop assistants, waiters, tour guides when we are travelling. We like to get their perspective on life. Couchsurfing will amplify our ability to speak to the locals, as we never want to travel as "holllow" tourists.

Interests

Learning and teaching languages.

• pets
• cooking
• drinking
• shopping
• traveling
• languages
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Book: "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis
Movies: Johnny English, Forrest Gump, Braveheart, The Shawshank Redemption, Saving Mr Banks, We Bought a Zoo

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Went white-water rafting in the Rockies (US) in June 2014.
- Travelled by a hot-air balloon as our wedding present in summer 2011.
- Walked on top and around the dormant Timanfaya Volcano in Lanzarote (the Canaries) in June 2011 and 2012.
- Travlled by a tourist submarine in Lanzarote (the Canaries) in June 2011.
- Stayed at a real castle in Scotland overnight, autumn 2013.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My husband can teach you how to cook Ukrainian dishes and tell you interesting stories. If you are happen to be learning English, we can help you with pretty much anything (as we are teachers of English).

Countries I’ve Visited

Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ukraine, United States