Hey! I'm Masha and I'm a grad student currently living in Pasadena, CA. Although I was born in Moscow, I grew up in Oregon and then went to college in Chicago. I love traveling, backpacking, rock climbing, reading, knitting, and drinking wine on the floor of our kitchen with my roommates.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Some of my favorite experiences have been meeting people while traveling. I love making new friends and hearing other people's stories.

Interests

I really like being outside, hiking, rock climbing, swimming in the ocean, and exploring wild places. I also like to just read a good book on my couch with a glass of wine. I love traveling, meeting new people, and eating good food. I am also interested in photography, science, and trying new thing.

• books
• photography
• dining
• wine
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• knitting
• hiking
• backpacking
• rock climbing
• swimming
• languages
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Regina Spektor, Jack Johnson, Mumford and Sons, Tallest Man on Earth, Avril Lavigne, T Swift

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, 50 First Dates, 10 Things I Hate About You, Never Beer Kissed, Save the Last Dance, (i'll stop listing early 2000s rom coms)

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Poison Study, Uglies, Americanah, Harry Potter, all Tamora Pierce

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Operated a 10 meter telescope in Hawaii

Teach, Learn, Share

I am fluent in English and Russian, so I can practice with you if you like. I would love to practice other languages.

I would love to meet you and exchange stories and life experiences!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belarus, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Nicaragua, Slovenia, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belarus, United States