Hi everyone. My name is Elena, friends call me Lena. Currently I'm volunteering in Germany helping people with disabilities (till the end of August’ 2023). So far I cannot host you but I am work on it. Es tut mir leid, but WGs is about neighbourhood and my apartments mates are strongly against any guests.

I learn German and strongly interested in Sorbische Kultur.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Please note that as a host in Russia I can only help you when the war is over (hopefully soon) coz now I am living abroad.

I do often travel, and when I am at home I would be happy to help by hosting you in St. Petersburg. I have 2 beautiful cats (sorry, if you are allergic, I can not host you), and we live in an amazing communal apartment (!please google what it means) in the center of St. Petersburg. We have everything for a typical communal apartment: a shower in the kitchen, old ladies as neighbors, soviet style design, stucco and stove (formerly fireplace), and even a duty schedule! Do not worry, it can be a lot of fun;)

Interests

• yoga
• running
• basketball
• history
• languages

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to archaeological expeditions all over Russia for 10 years, but I have never become an archaeologist because I like working in archives more. The Irony of Fate!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am curious about new local words and phrases, and I would appreciate if you can share with me some of them.

What I Can Share with Hosts

How to play streetball or basketball or how to apply for travel grants. I can charge you with my energies or be a good listener if you want to share sth that what's bothering you. At the same time I'm very respectful of personal space and if you want to be in silence, I will not disturb your peace. I always have with me a mountain of books that I am ready to read. I can easily share books and music that are relevant to me now. I am ready to bring souvenirs from Russia or country where I cutrrently stay (if you want something specific, feel free to write me)

Countries I’ve Visited

Estonia, Finland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Germany, Poland, Russian Federation