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I'm an international student in chemistry, have recently finished my year abroad studying program for talented Russian students. Since my childhood I've travelled with parents, now continue this amazing lifelong journey around the world. Very lucky to have a friend with the same tastes and preferences, who is traveling with me now. Love cooking and getting into know with new cultures and people, walking (a lot) around new places. Have a big family (3 siblings) and adore animals. Kind, cheerful and open-minded person :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet people from all around the world, listen to their stories. People share their cultures, habitats and can tell a lot of things about their places you'll never find online or in official guides. I love getting into the country as its residents see it, feeling the vibe of every city, its spirit and taste. Enjoy getting advice and tips on traveling, trying to do my best to be a great couch surfer. Unfortunately, currently unable to host due to a very small apartment and studying most of my time.
I'm an open-minded person, ready to answer any of your questions and Skype beforehand.

Interests

• street art
• cooking
• traveling
• drawing
• music
• hiking
• volleyball
• archery
• chemistry
• gym
• driving

Music, Movies, and Books

Different kinds of music throughout different periods of my life. Mostly rock and electronic. absolute fan of visiting concerts and festivals.
Movies - Fight Club, Inception
Books - anti-utopias (1984, We, Brave New World), Fight Club, Harry Potter series

TV Shows and series - breaking bad, the office, house of cards, HUGE fan of Friends TV series

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

saved money from my first job at 14, bought a guitar and created my own music band at the age of 16

Teach, Learn, Share

Russian, violin, basic guitar and piano, singing, basic German, chemistry, how to travel around the world being broke

What I Can Share with Hosts

Tell about Russian culture, tell about countries I've visited, experience as international student. I like cooking, so might cook a dinner/breakfast if a host would like it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Cayman Islands, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Monaco, Morocco, Russian Federation, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States