I am 19 y.o. I study in one of the best Russian universities - Higher School of Economics. My major is Sociology & Social Informatics - I study the patterns of behavior in the digital age. Also, my major is somehow connected with Data Analysis. I grew up in a small town in Russia, and then moved to Saint Petersburg (Russia’s “cultural capital”).

Since 15 y.o., I was a leader of youth organization in Russia called “Selet” (you can google it, if you would like to). There, I acquired public speaking skills and learnt how to deal with time management.

People find be to be flexible, friendly and brave (I wish they could say “smart” too, ha-ha).

Instagram: ymka71

Notation: I do not look for any hookups here! Just traveling and sharing my culture and life stories.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am just a broke student from Russia, who want to explore the US, because this country is amazingly beautiful and DIVERSE (that what I love the most).

Interests

I am passionate about all I do. I really want to change education all around the world and make it better and affordable for everyone.

Now I try to study Data Analysis myself, because it is useful skill in the nowadays world. My favorite part of it is visualization.

I love languages. My native language is Russian, but I also speak English and Tatar. I was born in Republic of Tatarstan, and we have our “region” language. That is why I know it. Not too many Russian people know Tatar.

Now I try to learn Spanish. Also, I know a couple phrases in Indonesian! 🇮🇩 I have a friend from there. She taught me couple of them. Also, I know how to Introduce myself in Arab language! (Is mee Arina😎). Know how to read in French!

• film making
• movies
• teaching
• engineering
• languages
• science
• sociology
• urbanism

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Life of David Gale (amazing movie, I strongly recommend!), Fast & Furious, Avengers, and some “girly” movies: How to be single and Devil wears Prada.

TV SHOWS: I adore Friends and How I met your mother! Also watched Suits and How to get away with murder. And bunch of others: Supernatural, 2 broke girls, walking dead.

Books: I adore Russian literature. From foreign it is 10000% Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2017, I went to Canada and met a lot of amazing people, especially from the US. I set a goal: I want to study in this country.

In 2018, I applied for an exchange program scholarship and won it 😎. Now I study in America for free. My passion is traveling, so, I just hope someone will be able to host me.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love taking pictures and making movies. I do not do it professionally, but I would love to.

Now I learn Spanish. This language is awesome!
I have some friends from Asian countries and I understand a little bit Turkish.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a lot of funny stories to tell (I mean I live in Russia! Hah), a lot of experience to share. I used to be a leader of the Russia’s youth organization and know a lot of about public speaking, time management.

I will bring some Russian sweets to you! And a magnet.