Currently staying at home in Shymkent after living six years of PhD in Germany and Switzerland.

Coming back home is interesting for understanding how I changed, and where I changed. Coming back to my own culture brings a lot of philosophical thoughts:)) it seems this is most exciting part of it!

Because of intensive writing period I was away from couchsurfing for almost two years. Now I m back and would like to meet new people now in my hometown Shymkent.

Ecology in my town and ecological behavior of the population are one of the topics I ponder about very often and would like to do something about it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Initially I learnt about about CS on Instagram page of the traveler whom I used to follow. They would share their experiences with traveling and meeting new people. So I got interested and became a member!

I am here because of my passion to meet, learn, and experience the world! To exchange knowledge and experience:)

Interests

I love traveling, hiking, latin dances, classic music, jazz, learning languages, and wine.

Want to learn to play in one music instrument, maybe a guitar.

Like to learn filming! Started to film my own life, but have to do it more regularly, than very randomly;)

Like to sing in Karaoke:)

• yoga
• guitar
• hiking
• bachata dancing
• balanced eating

Music, Movies, and Books

I am not good at movies, when the conversation turns about movies, I cannot contribute much:)) What I liked among what I watched are: Peaceful warrior, The Dressmaker, The Holiday. Series: My Brilliant Friend.

I listen everything that touches my heart, depending on mood and location. Soothing Jazz melody is often in my playlist.

More recently im reading mostly about ethnicity, nationalism, and social constructivism theory, all for my phd. Would like to read something else, in the field of psychology.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

don't know, maybe living abroad for 6 years :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I like cooking and can teach to cook some special Central Asian food! Can teach some Central Asian languages. Just ask, will tell you if I can help.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My company

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Kazakhstan, Switzerland, Uzbekistan