CURRENT MISSION

Travel, explore different cultures, meet new people, study and work towards my career.

ABOUT ME

I love traveling, learning about new cultures, and meeting new people. My religion is human rights. I find joy in simplest things in life. I love the natural beauty of rural and suburban areas as well as the bright lights and busy lifestyle of the city. I am friendly, enthusiastic, helpful, ambitious and determined. I participate in educational/cultural exchange programs, write grants and do projects for improvement of my community. I love music, coffee, city walks, shopping and good laughs.

PHILOSOPHY

Everything is relative.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted Peace Corps Volunteers from the United States in my home town in Turkmenistan as well as in Kyrgyzstan where I did my bachelor's degree. I learned about American culture through them, tried food specific to their places and made life-long friendships.

Interests

I like politics, traveling, good food, good drinks, good company.

• culture
• beauty
• human rights
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• walking
• drinking
• shopping
• politics
• traveling
• music
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: The Godfather, Amelie, The Dictator, Sex and the City, Schindler's List.

Books: 1984, Animal Farm, Brave New World, The Empire of Angels, the DaVinci Code, Memoirs of a Geisha.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most recent amazing thing I have done is walking and driving on a frozen lake in Minnesota! Coming from a country which hardly ever gets snow, frozen lake is somewhat a miracle to me :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I am originally from Turkmenistan, a country which used to be a part of former Soviet Union. It's a unique culture with a very hospitable culture. I have studied in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for four years, and that country, despite being in the same region is very different and there is a lot I could tell about both. Also, I lived in Texas and Winona, MN where I was an exchange student. Currently I live in Pornichet, France with my fiance. I love being a citizen of the world. I would be happy to share my experiences once we meet. :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking traditional meals of my region, souvenirs and small gifts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Turkmenistan, United States