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Overview

  • 7 references 7 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Russian; learning German, Nepali
  • 56, Female
  • Member since 2009
  • I am a former teacher, and an NGO founder and director. N...
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

enjoy life and share

ABOUT ME

I am easy going, sociable, communicative person. Sometimes I am too talkative!
I live with a family consisting of me, my husband and my son (28). My daughter (31) moved to her own place. I am a vegetarian, I like outdoor sports and healthy lifestyle.

PHILOSOPHY

Be friendly to people, listen to people, travel, smile and laugh, and live a healthy life!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I can host couchserfers sometimes, and I hope to find new contacts in different countries when I travel.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I hosted some people and I stayed with a wonderful host Emma in London and Josef in Prague.

Interests

I am interested in couching, pedagogy , sustainability, the circular economy, and outdoor sports. I like learning from other people all around the world. My hobbies are all related to outdoors - I do kayaking, alpine and cross-country skiing, backpacking and hiking, and cycling. I also run a non-commercial geographical cooking club, we organise master-classes to help people learn about different cultures through cooking and eating. So, anybody who can play a role of a Master and teach us your national cuisine is welcome!

I have no pets and don't drink alcohol, so if you read my profile, you will not get confused by the picture

  • education
  • cooking
  • vegetarian
  • yoga
  • running
  • athlete
  • traveling
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • backpacking
  • canoeing
  • kayaking
  • skiing
  • sports
  • teaching
  • people
  • buddism
  • yoga and meditation

Music, Movies, and Books

I like folk music and classical music.
One of my favourite movies - Love Actually

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My wonderful children are my main achievement, as they are good and friendly people!
I participated in the World Master Games - 2013, competed as a canoe slalom athlete.
I lead the groups and organise tours with trekking in Himalaya.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am an expert in accelerated learning and effective teaching, communication, sustainable development and the circular economy, vegetarian cooking and healthy life style . I like sharing this with other people!

What I Can Share with Hosts

If wanted, I can cook, give a couching session or help to plan a journey. I also can share tips and advice for travellers to Russia and Nepal

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Nepal, Russian Federation, United Kingdom

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