I'm Elena, I am an Italian living in Moscow. I'm studying at university, and, in the meanwhile, trying to get the best about this huge and interesting city. I am very curious about different cultures and languages.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think that always going to hotels is surely a comfort, but you never truly get to know the local people. And even though tourist guides can show you historical places and help you go sightseeing, the real, authentic life of a place can be explored only by understanding its people. Couchsurfing is a really interesting way to do that!

Interests

• literature
• concerts
• languages
• cinema
• indie music
• concerts and festivals

Music, Movies, and Books

In general, I like rock and alternative music, but my tastes tend to vary a lot and I like experimenting. My favourite band, however, is Arctic Monkeys - I'd follow them anywhere. As for my favourite book, it's hard to say. At the moment, the one that inspired me the most was My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Plan the Transsiberian journey in 2 days!

Teach, Learn, Share

"Non tutto quel ch'è oro brilla,
Né gli erranti sono perduti;
Il vecchio ch'è forte non s'aggrinza,
Le radici profonde non gelano.
Dalle ceneri rinascerà un fuoco,
L'ombra sprigionerà una scintilla;
Nuova sarà la lama ora rotta,
E re quel ch'è senza corona"

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will be very very happy to practice any language combination with you - I can offer to "teach" you Italian, English or Spanish. And I would be also happy to share everything I know on Italian culture, and especially of our cuisine :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Russian Federation, United Kingdom