I was born and grew up in Kazakhstan and I have recently completed my Master's Degree in International Business in Lille, France.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling and visiting new places and I believe there is no better way to know about the place and local culture than from local people. I find it amazing how different are the cultures of different countries and it is super interesting to learn more about these differences.

Interests

I should say that I am a nerdy person in the university, so can "studies" be an interest? :D Apart from that, it is, of course traveling and learning new languages. Living in France, I am trying to learn the local language but having had two latino roomies for over a year I think I made more progress in Spanish :D

• culture
• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• business
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all kinds of music, it really depends on the mood ;)
I love Dan Brown and Agatha Christie, the detective kind of books with an unexpected plot twist that makes you scream "Oh god WHY". I am also a big fan of House M.D. tv Show that I will never be tired to watch :D

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing thing so far was a cultural program in Busan, South Korea where I spent almost a month learning more about local culture, cooking traditional food, exploring the city, making handicrafts and meeting lots and lots of new friends.

Teach, Learn, Share

I come from Kazakhstan and my mother tongue is.........Russian! If by any chance you want to practice or learn it, you are very welcome!

Apart from that, I would love to share information about my country, local traditions and culture!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A sweet souvenirs from North of France will be all for you :D :D :D

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Kazakhstan