I have travelled a lot since my teenage but now I don't. My current mission these days is focused on home and family. I can never forget my experience with CS hosts, it was so cool! One day (I hope it comes soon) I'll open my doors for travelers from all around the world. But now my family nest is just being prepared. Two years ago my then future husband and me moved from the St. Petersburg city to a small town nearby. It's easy to get to the busy city from here and at the same time we have relaxing atmosphere of country life. We are renovating old wooden house built by his grand-grandfather and getting ready to become parents ourselves. I'll be glad to meet travelers and make a company for a walk in St. Petersburg. Or you can visit us and have a walk with me in Vsevologsk town (which is 30 km from the city).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think that CS is a great way to meet new people, to explore new cultures and to learn new places off the beaten tracks.

To this day I have been a CS guest at Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, and France. When I was 17 my friend and me had great Eurotrip — we went hitchhiking across all the northwest Europe. It was my first time in Europe, I was very excited and people we met there — they really made our trip. And this experience changed my life. I think it made me more optimistic, open-minded and always ready for adventures. If everyone could have such an experience, may be this world would be a little better.

Interests

Of course I love traveling. And not only walking in cities. I also love hiking, skiing, canoeing, sailing and so on. I`m really fond of nature.

For me it`s a great pleasure to create something unique and artistic, so I like different handiwork - pottery, sewing etc. And I love cooking!

• singing
• dining
• cooking
• walking
• yachting
• traveling
• guitar
• hiking
• canoeing
• surfing
• sailing
• skiing
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

books: by Tove Janson, Antuan de Sent Exupery, Muriel Barbery, Jack Kerouac...
music: classic rock, folk, country, raggae, bossa-nova, jazz, swing, classic
films: Chocolat, Schindler`s list, Bar El Chino, Into the wild, Green Mile

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Get married and moved to an old village house with my loved one :-)

Teach, Learn, Share

Oh, I love sharing traditional food. I would be glad to cook something of russian cousine for you. And it would be great if you teach me to cook some of your traditional dishes. Or we can just have a nice walk and I share with you my favorite places in the city.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belarus, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Russian Federation