26 year old
Lives in the Netherlands.
Enjoy teaching kids, teens and adults in figure skating. Russian roots and blessed with knowing the Russian (food) culture.
Very much interested in other cultures, psychology, filosophy, art, nature and spirituality.
Loves food and a sense of humor.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think this is a really great community! In my opinion it is not always that common that you have groups of honest en genuine people who want to get to know and help each other. I think thats what the world could use, a little more kindness to each other and the mindset of being in this together.

I’m an open minded person that believes in the good of people. Love to meet new people and go to new places. I think this is a lot of fun doing together. Sharing a meal or a moment. When I’m traveling I always want to start a talk with a local. Cause I really would like to see the place I am from the locals point of view. I like the little local shops more than the huge international ones. Goin to places and restaurants I wouldn’t know of as a tourist makes me really excited.

So yeah meeting people on this platform will get cultures together and will make us both know more about each others hometown!

Really excited about getting to know people and places!

Love

Interests

• culture
• music
• psychology
• art
• food
• astrology
• figure skating

Music, Movies, and Books

Music
Dance & Electronic music like salute, Joel corry & Joe Hertz
90’s R&B like Mary J Blige
Dutch rap like De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig & The Opposites
Everything from Majestic Casual

Malika, Kaytranada, FKJ, Eryka Badu, HNNY, Girls of the internet, Michael Kiwanuka, Jorja Smith, Kali Uchis, Tyler the creator, 20syl, Bonobo and more

Book
Erich Fromm “Liefhebben, een kunst, een kunde”. It’s about selflove and the fact that it’s an art or a skill. Erich describes the different forms of love. I found out about many things through this book and really consider it a must read book if you’re interested in this subject of course.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went to a 4 day festival on my own, had a blast!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you to figure skate
I can learn from anybody
I can share a great passion for food!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share both my Russian and Dutch culture
Irina does share food
happy to share a laugh!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands