I'm an easy-going person and I love to meet new people! I'm from Moscow originally, but I have also lived in the US, Finland, and currently Norway. I live an active life and I'm very much into outdoor sports - climbing is the main thing, but also surfing, skiing and bike touring. My other interests include documentary photography, reading, yoga, science, and environmentalism. I love traveling and try to do it as much as I can, but I'm also excited to explore my own backyard.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing for me is a way to connect with people around the world, not just find a couch. It's always important to spend time together and get to know each other. I've had great experiences both hosting and surfing, and I'm looking forward to the future ones!

If you are asking me to host you, please write a bit about yourself (especially if your bio is short) and tell what do you think we have in common. Life is busy at the moment, and I can only host for short periods of time, max 2 days. I prefer to host single travelers as I think it's easier to get to know each other better that way. Always keen to host cyclists who are in need of a shower and a roof. :)

P.S.
Please read the house rules!

П.П.С .
В отличие от кота Бегемота, я предпочитаю, когда ко мне обращаются на "ты", хотя мы и не пили брудершафта.

Interests

• music
• cycling
• kayaking
• mountaineering
• surfing
• rock climbing
• hitchhiking
• adventure travel
• mountains
• climbing
• cycle touring
• documentary photography

Music, Movies, and Books

I mostly listen to rock and 90s hip hop, but my heart is open to all the good music of the world.

Books, I can't help but give a list here (in no particular order): "The Catcher in the Rye", "Nineteen Eighty-Four", "Idiot" by Dostoyevsky, "East of Eden", "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", "Lord Of the Rings" (!), "The Song of Ice and Fire", "The Twelve Chairs" by Ilf and Petrov, "Monday Begins on Saturday" by Boris and Arkady Strugatsky, "A short walk in Hindu Kush" by Eric Newby.

Movies: Wes Anderson's movies, "Nebraska", "Asphalte", "Into the Wild",

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Danced on the Devil's dancefloor

Teach, Learn, Share

I would be glad to share my knowledge of climbing. Always keen on doing a climbing session outdoors or indoors.

I would love to learn whatever you are passionate about.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My mom's borcht recipe!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belarus, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Norway, Russian Federation, United States