Something that is very obvious about me is that I love arts. I enjoy visiting museums where I feel so relaxed, inspired, curious and active. I'm eager to acquire as many art skills as possible because that's something that makes me happy. This passion to arts guides me on my adventures in different cities and countries.
My itinerary always consists of numerous museums and galleries. That's how I explore new places and that's what style of living I have in my home cities. I enjoy the company a lot but I'm equally happy to have a walk myself. Usually I wake up early and walk in a city for the whole day. But I'm happy to do something together if that's what you would like to do as well.
I would call myself quite broad-minded as I am open to everything new, unfamiliar, unusual but beautiful.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

At some point I realised that if you're staying at hotels you miss all the adventures, new friends, amazing emotions and memorable stories. I like this idea of sharing experience. Couchsurfing provides all these things that's why I am a strong supporter of this community. I think couchsurfing gives such special memories that are hard to forget.

Interests

My interests often happened to become my hobbies. Arts - so it is arranging and curating exhibitions. Drawing - attending lessons and going on a sketch walk around the city. Books - reading in original languages and writing art stories about my adventures. Movies - watching everything with a high rating or by a worthy director/actor. Traveling - creating a list of 60 countries to visit within 3 years. Yes, maybe it's not so possible but I aim high). Music - I often shazam music from films. I'm in love with classical music. Play piano and dream of playing cello and oboe. Ballet - I was named in honour of Anna Pavlova, famous ballet dancer, so ballet is in my soul and I never miss a chance to watch a ballet performance or attend ballet classes.

• arts
• humanities
• books
• ballet dancing
• movies
• traveling
• music
• opera
• tennis
• business

Music, Movies, and Books

I think I have seen so many things! So it's hard to name few and I'm constantly searching for something new.
My favourite movies are "Scent of a Woman", "Gladiator", "How to Steal a Million", "Some Like It Hot" and many-many others. There are some movies that inspired me to travel. They are "Kon Tiki", "Tracks" and "Secret Life of Walter Mitty".
I play piano. I like different music but my favourite singers are Maria Callas, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson.
Since I have seen already many movies I decided to read more. I used to read a lot before. Prefer English, French and Russian literature.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Once I quit my job in Moscow and flew to Singapore. Then I was traveling in South-East Asia and Europe for 9 months without any advanced planning and almost zero budget. Yes, it was an accidental travelling. Still can't understand how I managed to do that. A series of wonders, I guess)

Teach, Learn, Share

Teaching and learning is the way of my life. If I can teach you something that I am unstoppable and eager to do that. If I can learn something new that I never miss a chance. Sharing makes me happy. The more I can share the happier I am.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm always glad to share my skills, experience, funny stories. If there is something I can help with that I'll be more than happy to do that immediately.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, China, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Lithuania, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United Kingdom