I’m a curious and friendly person willing to see the world. I came to Seoul in November to work as a model and I love spending my free time by discovering Korean culture, landscapes and life. My friends here are amazing people, one of them is Sen, she's from Ukraine (you can see her in my profile pictures from Bukhansan mountain) - Sen and I want to visit Jeju island together, so we are looking for a host:) (January 27-29)

I was born in a small northern town in Russia, Arkhangelsk, then got my bachelor degree in Moscow (I studied languages and foreign cultures) and moved to Saint Petersburg. I decided to leave Russia due to my values and beliefs (I'm against war).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and exploring the world. Getting to know various cultures and mentalities, views and opinions, observing different sceneries – that is my huge source of inspiration. Besides, as a languages specialist I have a constant desire to develop my communication skills and especially my French speaking skills. Couchsurfing is a great platform for that.

Interests

• dancing
• cycling
• #music
• #hiking
• #running
• #cooking
• #art
• #books
• #sport
• #cinema
• #languages
• #writing
• #filmmaking
• #eating
• #healthyfood
• #postcards
• #sketching

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a real music lover, so I listen to a lot of different genres.

And cinema is the biggest passion of mine. As for film-makers, I especially admire the works of Wim Wenders, Lars von Trier, David Lynch, Quentin Tarantino, Xavier Dolan, Kantemir Balagov, Sofia Coppola, Leos Carax, Jean-Luc Godard and many others.

I read a lot, and I try to find books that would make me reflect a lot, for example, on psychology, philosophy or fiction. I believe it’s one of the best things in the world to curl up in a cozy blanket with a cup of milk oolong and a book or to fly somewhere, seating by the window, glancing at the clouds from time to time and reading a great story.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed on the very top of Bukhansan mountain (Baegundae peak, 836.5 meters)

Teach, Learn, Share

Learning languages
Literature, cinema, philosophy, psychology and music discussions
Discussing different cultures

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am fond of long conversations so we can exchange our views, knowledge and experiences while drinking coffee, tea or wine. I am also someone you can walk miles with because I find it hard to stay at one place and adore going on a trips and exploring.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belarus, Bulgaria, Egypt, Finland, France, Lithuania, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, South Korea