We are a gay couple from Russia, from the city of St. Petersburg, and are currently in France as asylum seekers.

My name is Evgeniy - that's my official name. My shortened name used in everyday life is Zhenya. I have experience in volunteer work, human rights work, advocacy, coordinating projects, and participating in election campaigns. I enjoy swimming, cycling, and playing chess. I would like to start practicing yoga.

My husband Anatoliy (his short name is Tolya) has PhD degree in organic chemistry majoring in natural compound chemistry. He likes to play the guitar, and piano, sing, and play badminton.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We are happy to meet new people from different countries. Language practice in English is also important to us.

Interests

• human rights
• fitness
• chess
• swimming
• badminton
• chemistry
• ecology
• cryptocurrency
• informal culture

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Linkin Park, Green Day, OneRepublic, The Rasmus, Hurts, David Guetta, Stigmata, Amatory, Garbage, Nightwish, Evanescence.

Movies: The Butterfly Effect, A Home at the End of the World, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Lord of the Rings, Knockin' on Heaven's Door, Cloud Atlas, The Hunger Games.

TV series: Charmed, Legend of the Seeker, Xena: Warrior Princess, Simpsons, Rick and Morty.

Books: Warcraft.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Left the Russian Federation

Teach, Learn, Share

My husband can tell you a lot about chemistry, teach you how to cook apple pie and show you some origami tricks

What I Can Share with Hosts

My husband can make cookies or/and sing with you

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation