I'm an English teacher, currently fulfilling my dream and doing a round-the-world trip. I write stories and take pictures of different places and people I meet on my way. I’m especially interested in unique communities and social projects which make the world better. I've been to 55+ countries, one of my favorite ones are Colombia, Mexico, Cambodia and Italy. I speak English, Spanish and Russian. I'm also passionate about dancing (salsa, bachata, tango, hip-hop, etc.), sports (scuba diving, running, pole sport, fitness, etc.) and literature. I'm also an AIESEC alumna, so if you are as well, we definitely have a lot in common.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm into traveling and do it a lot. I love meeting new people, having deep and sincere conversations or exploring places with locals. I'm an open-minded person, so I'd love to try unusual dishes or activities. I can't host you currently, but I'll be glad to show you around.
I’ve met many amazing people in couchsurfing, I believe it’s a powerful community where I can develop myself a lot.

Interests

I have my own website about conscious traveling where I post stories about people I met, articles with pieces of advice for other travelers and pictures from wonderful places I've been to.
You can have a look at it on smoltrip.com (it's only in Russian now, but I plan to translate it).

• photography
• dancing
• fitness
• running
• reading
• traveling
• scuba diving
• teaching
• volunteering
• pole dance
• creative writing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: reggaeton, salsa, bachata, champeta to dance.
Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Ed Sheeran when I'm in a clam mood.
Movies: Bohemian Rhapsody, Intouchables.
Books: Russian writers (mostly Akunin), Chicken soup for the soul.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I could write something about scuba diving to shipwrecks or eating tarantulas or running my own start-up, but I'm a teacher and I think it's the most amazing part of my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Russian or English, a bit of Spanish. I know a lot about education and can share funny and powerful stories about teaching. I have lots of stories about traveling as well. I adore my culture and enjoy sharing Russian traditions. I'm always passionate about learning how to dance something new. I wanna learn how to cook local dishes. I’m sure every person is a treasure and I learn something from each one I meet.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My stories about travelling, my culture and, of course, food;)
Also I'm into photography, so I can take pictures of you if you want.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Maldives, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, Colombia, Mexico, Russian Federation, United States