I used to work as a full-time scuba diving instructor. Had been living in different parts of South-East Asia for 5 years. I am fond of people, animals and nature in general. Diving and marine life is my passion. I am an amateur photographer and I particularly like travel and underwater photography. I like to learn something new every day. Travelling for me is not just a sightseeing, exploration of the cultural and historical heritage, but to a great extent it is the communication with the people. I travel again and again to discover something new about the world, about the people and about myself.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to surf whilst I am traveling. And I want to host when I am at home. I believe that it is a great way to travel, meet interesting people and make new friends. I think that the communication with the locals is one of the best ways to learn the country and local culture. I always try to be the guest I would like to have myself.

Interests

• arts
• writing
• literature
• photography
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• skiing
• swimming
• biology
• computer science
• psychology
• adventure travel
• mountains
• trekking
• ocean
• meeting new people
• rafting
• underwater photography

Music, Movies, and Books

I like various music, but I prefer sounds of nature, especially sound of the ocean.

I like to watch documentary about nature, ocean, marine life, discoveries, all Jacques-Yves Cousteau movies.

I prefer books which help me to educate myself.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Driving a car through all Russia (9000 km from East to West)
Swimming among dozens of manta rays in Hanifaru bay (Maldives)
Night diving with sharks
Skydiving
Trekking in Himalaya (independent, without a guide)
Watching turtles laying eggs on the beach at night
Hitchhiking in Borneo island

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my experience about Russia and other countries I have been to and can explain a theory of scuba diving if you are interested.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cyprus, Egypt, France, Georgia, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Laos, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Palestine, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cyprus, Maldives, Russian Federation, Thailand