I'm a documentary photographer, I investigate visual codes of different countries, I immerse myself in culture and traditions of different nations, I study the spiritual experience of various teachings, try get acquainted with the history and dissolve in the multilayeredness of the world.

my English is not perfect, but I do not consider it an obstacle in understanding each other, we can just sit quietly on the bench, watch the sunset, we do not need words

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Once i read the book "Invisible Cities" by Italo Calvino, I have changed my approach to travels, I try to get to know more about the people of this city, what relations arise between them, how it develops. Such knowledge is possible only if in close connection with local residents, so I choose couchsurfing. And I highly recommend to read this book! She will change you too, do not hesitate:)

Interests

https://www.flickr.com/photos/arina_chaykina/

• animals
• photography
• yoga
• meditation
• traveling
• painting
• outdoor activities
• camping
• ecology
• documentary
• vegetarianism
• conscious consumption

Music, Movies, and Books

Asian Underground, Trip-Hop, Mantras.
koans of Zen

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I started practice Yoga.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you to stay in silence, be yourself, teach you to meditate

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can make you a cool portrait with your family and friends, we can have fun together

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cambodia, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States, Uzbekistan