I just recently moved to Kansas and I am pursuing my PhD in Couple and Family Therapy :) I work as a Therapist as well and provide counseling services for people with substance abuse, mental illness, suicidal ideation and relationship problems.

I am a wanderer to the bone and I am constantly exploring the world :) I am deeply connected to my homeland (I was born on Lake Baikal) and I enjoy being in the wilderness, meeting sunrises and sunsets, and watching beautiful cloud formations. I am a photographer and I hope one day to make a living out of my passion for nature photography.

I love meeting new people, hear their stories, share my passion, be surprised and fascinated...it makes me feel the most alive.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe in the idea of giving :) If everyone on this Earth was able to follow his dreams this world would be full of happy people. I believe Couchsurfing adds to the happiness of the world

Interests

• photography
• traveling
• nature
• people
• ocean
• languages and cultures
• wild animals
• northern lights
• sunsets and sunrises
• bioluminescence

Music, Movies, and Books

The book that changed my life and life of my parents is "The China Study" by Colin Campbell

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Two of my photographs were featured in National Geographic Magazine :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have lots of things to share. I can tell stories and legends about Lake Baikal. I can teach you Rissian :) I am also pretty good at photography and I can do a few shots for you. I used to be a good cook but I would not risk it in the US ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States