CURRENT MISSION
No prejudgement. Respectfull and peaceful relations with people.

ABOUT ME

I work as a Russian language teacher in the Russian cultural center in Turkye. I love my job. It seems half of my life is connected with education sphere: I tought kids Enlish, worked as a camp leader at language camps, interpreted, tought migrants' children Russia
I am not afraid of changes.
I like guests. Moreover for Turkish culture guests are very important.

PHILOSOPHY
I think positive thinking and light heartedness is a treasure. I always appreciate these features in people and try to be the same as well.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I hosted CS-ers in Saint-Petersburg. Once a French couple that was on a world around trip stayed at me. It was so great. Still remember as those people were great.
I love this Saint-Petersburg and often show it around.
As a surfer 2-3 years ago I stayed at Croatia at one couple. They were amazing people. We still contacts.
Fortunately I had only positive experiences.
Now I live in Ankara and I'd be happy to show you that city.

I would kindly appreciate if you read this passage. This way i can understand that you have read my profile fully before writing me. When you apply for a host to me please add you phone number and facebook link so that later we could chat there and become friends before you come.

This passage is for Turkish men: I'm married so if you are looking for a girlfriend don't write me. (sorry, it's because of lots of letters from them)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

i hosted a very nice couple Marie and Nicolas from France, a photographer from Belarusia, a lady from Moldova, stayed at Zoran in Zagreb. It was exciting!

Interests

I love theatre and Saint-Petersburg history. I like to walk around the city when there're white nights) I read lots of books, mostly classics. In free time I do crafts, draw, take pictures or talk to my friends.

• culture
• humanities
• books
• education
• cooking
• crafts
• drawing
• camping
• teaching
• history
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I like Lev Tolsoy, Akunin. For me they're a very good Russia writers.
As to the movies I prefer movies based on the books by famous writers. It gives me a chance to compare directors vision with the writer's.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was impressed by the Caucasus mountains. The first time i went to Giorgia (2012) we had a chance to get to the top of the mountain. Huge line of snow covered hills was amazing. To tell you the truth I am afraid of hights but that time i didn't regret that I reached the peak.

Teach, Learn, Share

My future profession is closely connected with the foreigners as i teach them Russian as a foreign language.
My family is also mixed: i am Russian and my husband is a Turk.
I face cultural differences all the time and got used not to judge. I'm trying to be open minded to receive other cultures. At the same moment I like to share my traditions.

What I Can Share with Hosts

First of all I respect your time, your schedule, understand that you might have your own plans. That's why I try to arrange things according to your habbits and not to disturb you.
I also hosted and would say that Host's house is not a hotel. Meals I usually cook or buy for all of us. I bring souvenirs from my country as a memory.

Countries I’ve Visited

Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Moldova, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Moldova, Russian Federation, Turkey

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