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Barrytown, New York, United States
@polina-timonina
Member since 2016
Hi! I am an exchange student from Russia, St. Petersburg (Smolny College of Liberal Arts). I am here for the spring semester at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Literature major, junior.
Interested in Animals
Interested in Art
Fluent in English
Fluent in Russian
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
My friends and I are travelling through the US during our spring break. We are looking for places to stay in Boston, Chicago and Washington. My friends are Liana Okudzhava https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/liana-okudzhava and Iana Tsyptsyna https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/iana-tsyptsyna, we are looking for places to stay together.
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: Radiohead, the Beatles and U2 (this list can be continued) Movies: by Emir Kusturica Books: "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy, "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner and "Everything is illuminated" by Jonathan S. Foer
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Made a tattoo without my parents permission when I was finishing school. Still do not regret it.
What I Can Share With Hosts
I can share some cooking recipes from either Russian or Israel cuisine. Can recite some Russian poems. Tell funny stories about Russia and Soviet Union. Also can help the hosts with cleaning the house (like washing dishes) and spend time with their children or pets.
My Interests
Reading! Mostly poetry. Watching ballet dances. Israel and Russian cuisine. Organizing music concerts for friends. Watching movies with Audrey Hepburn. Exploring new cities. Meeting new people.
