So... I like art, especially Art Nouveau and contemporary art. I find inspiration in modern architecture and old photography, beautiful views and interesting people.

While working as a model, I lived in Japan, Singapore and Jakarta for a while — can tell you funny stories from model life.

I read quite a lot, watch films, make photography as a hobby. My instagram's here: https://www.instagram.com/mashashows/

Being in a new city I usually walk a lot until I will get lost, listen to the street musicians and visit art museum.

I believe that I'm easy to chat with about almost anything. At least, people usually say so. My English is not perfect though.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like to explore the culture from inside and make new friends.
I grew up in St. Petersburg and my dream job in childhood was a tourguide. And I believe that "normal" tourguides do it wrong. That's why I'd like to show you my this beautiful city.

Interests

• arts
• performing arts
• street art
• photography
• walking
• live music
• art history
• history
• art
• museums

Music, Movies, and Books

I can listen to almost anything, and it all depends on the mood. But these are my favorites - New Order, The Velvet Underground, Depeche Mode, Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, Portishead.

From movies I like fantastic movies, strange thrillers and some truly kind films sometimes.
Interesting fact: I've watched a lot of contemporary tv series and can advice the one you surely gonna like.

Too many books again. From Russian authors I prefer Dostoevsky, Platonov & Chechov. Not Tolstoy.
From English writing authors I like Alice Munro

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I can count from 1 to 10 in Japanese, is that enough cool?

Teach, Learn, Share

I can tell you some funny facts about the art and artists, explain you why contemporary art is cool and why Malevich' Black square matters.
And I can cook Russian pancakes

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can walk your dog or pet your cat
Also I can bring you a vodka or other funny staff from Russia. And cook some Russian dinner ;)

Is I've already told, I think, that I'm easy to chat with.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, Japan, Russian Federation, Singapore