Всем привет!

My name is Elena and I am an artist by education and vocation. I'm traveling around the world and learning a culture, people, nature, the fashions of other countries, art. Art is my passion. I am a certified Teacher of Art and I am also a Fashion designer. I have already created several collections and was a participant in a fashion show and fashion project. Every day, I create new designs and new ideas and I'm not going to stop! I can find inspiration everywhere and make unique designs. I can teach you or your children how to draw or paint. I was born and raised in Russia, so I can teach you some Russian and also show you the best Russian dishes!

До встречи!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have decided to use Couchsurfing because I would like to share my experiences about my travels, passion for art, and spread knowledge about Russian language and culture. I would also like to learn about YOUR culture and what makes you interesting.

Interests

• arts
• photography
• cooking
• traveling
• cultural immersion
• russian
• fashion design

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Jazz, Russian/Ukrainian Rock, Russian/English Pop

Movies: Thriller, Drama, Comedies, Historical Documentaries

Books: Poor Dad, Rich Dad... I usually draw instead of reading. :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have lived in 25 different countries on 3 different continents.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Art, Fashion Design, Russian Language and cooking

Learn: Improve my English, cook new dishes, learn how to create a startup.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to share my experiences of what it is like growing up in Russia after the dissolution of the USSR. I would also like to tell about my travels all around the world. I spent a significant amount of time living in various Asian and European countries for 1-3 months at a time.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Monaco, Montenegro, Poland, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Swaziland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bulgaria, France, Indonesia, Montenegro, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States