I grew up in Ukraine, then I moved to Switzerland to get fondue. I am studying at the moment law, but my soul belongs to arts, literature and dancing. After uni you can find me mostly sporting, painting, drinking tea/gin tonic with my friends or going out. I am also into poems, photography (I discovered for myself analog photography a year ago and now I am so enthuse about it) and architecture (especially jugenstil)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet new people (or even friends). I always tend to discuss about politics, life and other such things, so I am interested in new opinions and thoughts. When I travel I want to see a different side than only the touristic one. I realized that I learn and see much more things if I meet local people than visiting just the touristic spots.

Interests

• arts
• architecture
• politics
• woody allen
• art museums
• gin tonic

Music, Movies, and Books

My music taste depends on my mood. I like techno, electro, Spanish music or enjoy local artists when I want to go out with my friends. Jazz and indie rock are my big passions as well. I own a lot of records but still didn't buy a record player..
I like French and British comedies, arthouse movies and all movies from Woody Allen. Pulp fiction and death at a funeral (British version), grand hotel Budapest, Gatsby, Les Garçons et Guillaume à table, midnight in Paris and l'écume des jours are my favs. Old movies with louis de funès are also pretty nice.
I read everything. At the moment I am really into Paulo Coelho.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Paragliding in Montenegro over the forest and the sea.
Last summer I came out of my comfort zone for the first time and I travelled with my best friend In Vietnam. Was an amazing experience and I learned a lot about myself.
Ukrainian way of life and countryside parties.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you Russian or German (from compliments to swearing). I lived half of my life in Ukraine and half in Switzerland so probably I am an interesting mix of different cultures and I would like to share it with you. I like travelling and sometimes I am such a mess so I have few funny stories to tell you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Israel, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Russian Federation, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Switzerland, Ukraine