I'm a postdoctoral scientist in Optics, recently worked in Penn State, currently traveling during my wait for entry visa back to the USA. I love tabletop RPGs and boardgames, I'm experienced dungeon master with a small YouTube channel in Russian :D

I used to play hockey, but my sister is much better than me at it - she is a star in top Russian league!

I love hanging out and meet people, even though I often spend too much time on my phone - but I try to fight it... Promise

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

During my travels, I want to meet new people and add some adventures to my life. I didn't have much time for this kind of travel recently, and I want to. I also want to host to meet new people, when I'm in the USA

Interests

• boardgames
• d&d
• hikes
• dnd

Music, Movies, and Books

Rock, alternative. Ayn Rand

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saw the sunset above the clouds on top of the highest mountain at Hawaii

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help with most things you need help with! I can tell you stories about my travels and adventures!
I can probably master a D&D game for you, though I don't have my equipment with me. But it's pen & paper game after all, right? We can also play PbtA instead :D
I am also good company to play board games in general!
Unfortunately I'm not good at cooking, but I'm a fine hiking partner!
Can tell you about modern Optics, but that might be too boring :D

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As for hosting, I'm currently traveling - but when I'll be able to return to the USA and move to Gaithersburg, MD, I hope to return favors of my wonderful hosts to people who will be visiting the DC area and host the people in need of a couch :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Palestine, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, Russian Federation, United States