Hello everybody!
Upd. I have moved to Japan, and can't host now. But would definitely like to meet up!

My name is Maria, I am 24 years old. I am from the wonderful city, which is also capital of Ukraine - Kyiv. My major is advertising and public relations, and almost 5 years of my life were dedicated to working in media. Because of the war in Ukraine, I was forced to move at first to Latvia, and after that to Japan.
I am an extra active person, used to organizing events and my university and passionate about media dand journalistic. Currently, I am working as Copywriter in Latvian-Ukrainian IT company .

Since my first year in university I have traveled a lot, also by hitchhiking. It was a great chance for me to feel free and make friends as well as receive amazing(sometimes crazy) memories.

For the past 6 years I have been to 17 countries and want to continue this list!

In addition, I have hosted some people, and am now ready to have some guests! But remember - I live with my mother, who likes silence and a chance to have a rest. So, if you are not scared - welcome!

In Instagram - marylysenko (There can you find some more information about my travels and my way of live)

So, dear friend, have a nice trip!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Cuz I want to explore this world as much as it possible and couchsurfing is the best way for it

Interests

• books
• traveling
• guitar
• piano
• cycling
• journalism
• languages
• hitchhiking
• photoshop

Music, Movies, and Books

Even though I like different kinds of music ,the most preferable are music from 80's, like CC catch, Laid Black, Bad Boys Blue. Also I like Proclaimers, Johnny Cash, Scott McKenzie.
About films - dramas and psychological. I don't have favorite films, but the most memorable for me are Butterfly effect, A Dog's Purpose, The Grand Budapest Hotel, the Devil's Advocate. Tarantino's films I watched a lot, but they are too bloody for me.
My favourite book is "Revival" of Stephen King. Also I adore "To Kill a mockingbird" by Harper Lee and some books of Remarque.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiking for more than 5000 km

I have spent a night in the tent between Ukraine and Belarus. It was really terrifying.

Studying Erasmus + program in Turkey

Working in 2 TV channels as SMM-manager and in UNICEF Ukraine

Was accepted to the program to learn aJapanese in Japan for one year

Tried surfing for the first time with a nice man from CS and almost stand to the board!

Performing as a speaker in my own travelling-event.

Teach, Learn, Share

I keen on learning German, French Japanese (now) and languages at all. Want to improve my English and also learn design tools. I am also fond of active leisure time - invite me to hiking, yoga classes or kayaking. I've recently tried surfing and want to continue mastering this sport!

Playing guitar and piano is my hobby, even though I am not skilful player ;) Adore singing, and sometimes I have a very sweet voice.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share some peculiarities in hitchiking through Ukraine and Europe, living in 4 countries, wonderful stories from my TV-channel working experience, and also prepare delicious Ukrainian food. Besides, can be helpful if you are learning Russian or Ukrainian!
We can also have nice music evening, as I play piano and guitar

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Moldova, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation, Sweden, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Latvia, Russian Federation, Turkey, Ukraine