I am a geographer and I work in environmental consultancy. I often go in expeditions to different parts of Russia. Most often I go to the Far East, and more specifically to the Kuril Islands, as my scientific dissertation is on the study of volcanic islands. I recently relocated to live and work in Portugal, Lisbon. I really enjoy surfing and snowboarding (I have been doing it for 8 years). In my spare time I do sports, go out with friends, go to the cinema and exhibitions.

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am interested in meeting new people and learning from them about the place where I am going:)

Interests

• kite surfing
• surfing
• swimming
• geography
• trekking
• surf
• snowboard

Music, Movies, and Books

I love very different music.
Favorite movies are Forrest Gump, Leon, The Simpsons, Futurama, Fight Club, Guardians of the Galaxy, Taming of the Shrew, Bingo Bongo, Madly in Love, Hardcore.
I read books often, so many of my favorites are Shantaram (G.D. Roberts), all books by Bernard Werber, The Cunning Hidalgo Don Quixote of La Mancha, The Story of the Chevalier de Grieux and Manon Lesko (A.-F. Prevost), The Grapes of Wrath (John Steinbeck ), perfumer. The Story of a Killer (Patrick Suskind), The Thorn Birds (Colin McCullough), Built to Last (Jim Collins, Jerry Porras) and many more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I illegally spent the night in a tent at the Prambanan temple complex in Indonesia (a UNESCO World Heritage site).

Teach, Learn, Share

I can talk about what a geographer and ecologist does in the modern world and how we help big companies save nature and get money for development. I can talk about the unique landscapes of Russia and the culture of different peoples. I can also teach you how to surf and snowboard.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share positivity, talk about different topics, watch a film, keep you company for a walk or a short trip. I can offer fruit, drinks or anything else you can buy in local shops or markets.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Georgia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Montenegro, Morocco, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Philippines, Portugal, Russian Federation