ABOUT ME

I'm a combination of loud and silly, but kind of shy in groups. So my favorite way of getting to know people is one-on-one, in small groups, or doing fun activities.

I love exploring new places. Sometimes that just means taking a walk to a nearby park instead of biking everywhere. In cities, I love people watching, getting lost, musicals, museums, and dancing. I also love being outdoors: swimming, hiking, biking. I went on my first multi-day backpacking trip in China and I'm really excited to do another one. I'm also really interested in doing a longer bike trip.

I was born in Moscow, Russia and moved to the US when I was 10. Since then I've lived on the west coast (whooo San Francisco and Seattle!) Seattle is my home, and I love the west coast, but I'm growing more and more fond of Pittsburgh. One of things I love is the random architecture(castles looking houses galore!)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've never couchsurfed through the website but I've stayed on a fair number of couches in my travels. My favorite is a road trip I took with a friend from LA to Seattle. We call it the 10-days and 5-moms trip. We visited a bunch of friends, hung out their moms, hiked Yosemite, and had an amazing time. My point is, I love having my own adventures, but I also like meeting new people and learning about their lives.

Interests

Skiing, hiking, backpacking, biking, dancing, leaning to sketch (in progress) and paint (stretch goal).

• dancing
• dining
• painting
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• skiing
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

I love live music and go see musicals whenever I get the chance.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I studied abroad in China for six months and had the most amazing time. I loved being able to wander through the cities and discover something new and awesome around every corner. Oh and the food is so so good! And cheap!

Countries I’ve Visited

China, France, Israel, Peru, Switzerland, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Russian Federation, United States