My name is Mikhail and I’m 20 years old. I’m studying in High School of Economics. My specialization was Japanese, so こんばんは, but now I’m studying cultural studies.
Im very open minded, kind person and I’m always looking for new contacts and friends. Making people happy is one of the most important goals in my life, and I’m trying my best to do that.
Currently, I'm working in the Russian Polytech museum as a researcher, preparing a big exposition about space. It's a hard part-time job, but I love it and try to do my best.
I enjoy different things, but actually, I haven’t find myself in this world yet. For 8 years i had been swimming, but now it isn’t brining me joy. Despite those, I love sport very much. Curriently, I practice Aikido (合気道) and running.
Recently i stated photographing and recording videos, but there are no much result in it yet. Also I very keen on music, and I can play guitar and harmonica.
Films is one of my passion and i dedicate a lot time to not only watching films, but also analyze them and read special literature.
I'm interested in Russian politics, and dedicate a lot of time to be objective and clear in my views. In last month, If you have something bothering you about Russia, you can ask me ;)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In my opinion its a great opportunity to be more open and friendly to people around you, trust and believe them and share great moments of traveling\hosting. Its big pleasure when someone foreign can share with you something and maybe you will become friends. Also, Im student and don’t have a lot of money… but i have a lot of determination to make friends and be happy!

Interests

• arts
• impressionism
• photography
• education
• running
• video games
• board games
• reading
• guitar
• skiing
• snowboarding
• skateboarding
• buddhist
• basketball
• swimming
• history
• storytelling
• chilling
• cinematography
• travel photography
• video production

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Beastie Boys, House of Pain, Wham!, The Raconteurs, Oxxxymiron, Smash Mouth, On the go, Watsky, Валентин Стрыкало, The Heavy, RHCP, TDCC, Jungle(genre), Blink 182, Radiohead, Richard Cheese, Kendrick Lamar, Franz Ferdinand and many more.
Films: Directors: jim Jarmusch, Quentin Tarantino, Hayao Miyazaki, Martin Scorsese, Akira Kurosawa, Stanley Kubrick and on and on... I can hardly tell anything about films, because i watch so many already!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve lived on lake Baikal for a month by myself

Teach, Learn, Share

Im very side-developed and open person, so I can support you in many different activities. I love talking and exchanging cultural experience, after every trip I feel like I become more adult and wise. I love physical work, so if you have a garden, or you in a middle of some kind of billing something - I can help.
I can teach you basics of how to play a guitar, if you have one, but you haven't attempted to play something.
If you like photography, I can make a small photo set or even video about you, in available time, of course.
As I say, I'm Keen on sport, so we can practice together or even take part in some king of event.
It's not all that I can share, but I can truly say, that most iportant gift I can give you - is a try to be your good international friend for a couple of days :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Of course with my good mood and positive attitude on life! But also with some small present from Russia.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belarus, Belgium, Czech Republic, England, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovenia, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation