Hi everybody, I am Maria and I have a family)) So actually I am a WE. We are a family of 4: me, my husband Sasha and our 2 kids (a boy and a boy) We are very passionate travellers, we enjoy hiking, pedalling, snowboarding, skiing etc. Our children usually participate in all of our activities.

We have a spare room and we are very fond of guests: we enjoy hearing stories of other countries, cultures, ways of life etc. And we are always eager to show the different sides of Moscow to newcomers and share our experience in travelling throughout Russia.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think it's a great way to meet new people, find friens from other countries and make our ordinary life a little extraordinary.

And in the future I do hope to be a surfer, not just a host.

And we do have a spare room and a couch)

Interests

My job) So everything connected with pregnancy, kids, birth. I am also a huge fan of horse riding and when I have the time I learn to ride dressage. And I love reading, travelling, watching good films etc.

As a family we are fond of kayaking (especially in Karelia), hiking (in the mountains) and skiing/snowboarding.

And Sasha plays the guitar and really enjoys singing.

• singing
• drinking
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• guitar
• hiking
• kayaking
• skiing
• snowboarding
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

A lot))

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went travelling throughout western part of Russia for 2 months with my friend by car and kayak. We had almost no money and no plan and I learnt to drive only a couple of months before. And I still do not understand how my very old car didn't break down!

Teach, Learn, Share

Russian, how to travel easily with kids, playing guitar and singing, how to drink in Russia, where to go kayaking in Russia...

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, Switzerland