I'm from Russia, Saint-Petersburg. I'm studying and the Herzen university at the faculty of philology (I study Veppsian language, this is language of the indigenous people between Finland and Norway. In my childhood I started to play ground tennis and now I'm a coach of this sport. But in my free time I have many hobbies. I had been going to a theatre group for three months. Also I went to an acting school, acted in films, serials, advertising and also worked in the modeling business. I like to play volleyball, tennis, basketball. I really like extreme sports especially snowboarding. And like to swim and sunbathe in the sun. I'm very interesting in traveling, I learn new places and go camping. I'm a very versatile person.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to communicate with people, learn more about new places, to help people and of course improve my English skills.

Interests

I have an unusual interest. I like to go to the bathhouse in the winter, and after a bath to dive into the snow. This is a chic and fantastic sensation!

• dancing
• traveling
• music
• snowboarding
• sports
• tennis
• beach volleyball
• shooting

Music, Movies, and Books

I like a variety of music. I like to listen to guilt , melodic music, and also rock. I went to some concerts: Green Day, Metallica, Alice Cooper, The Pretty Reckless.

As for movies I like horror, adventure, romantic and fantastic films.

I like classical literature. I really like Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. He was a Russian poet, playwright and novelist of the Romantic era.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I jumped with a parachute, of course with an instructor. The altitude was 4000 meters (2,485,485 miles) It was unforgettable and exiting. But I wasn't afraid. It was shooting a clip for the thesis work of the director. I've a whole clip with this jump.

What I Can Share with Hosts

In my hometown I can advise a good route to the sights, advise good inexpensive restaurants , cafes. I'll do everything possible to help tourists.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation