Hey, travellers and hosts!) I've just registered at the couchsurfing website and promise to get the references from those who I showed Moscow or hosted. I've participated in more than 10 international conferences (in Russia, USA, UK e t.c.) and always used the chance to make every new trip become special and unforgettable :) I was (and still am :)) crazy about exchange programs, cultural exchange and showing around. I fall in love with Moscow and Russian culture again and again with every new friend coming from abroad. Every new person is like a Book. One life is all we have, but why don't we make it diverse by showing personal stories and live someone else's life for several days?)
Keep in touch! ;)
What else? Currently working at Skoltech Institute as a Senior specialist in the Office of student life and Alumni relations. Still can't get used to the crazy schedule, BUT I still have weekends to show you around.
And yes, I'm in love with San Francisco.)
Here is the link to my FB profile: https://www.facebook.com/sofya.shkolnik

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I'm all about networking and meeting nice & warm-hearted human beings!)

Interests

Travelling, biking, cooking, Exploring new cultures and traditions, hours of talking and sharing experience, philosophy, Ethnic diversity, Urban Studies, Travelling, Story-telling, Trainee, Orator, Business, Social Entrepreneurship, Charity, talking to unknown people, Troublemakers :) TED Lectures, Social Work, Creative Industries, Social Projects Implementation, Visiting new cities, and countries, new feelings, breaking stereotypes, out of box thinking. Good music, jazz, singing, dancing, playing the piano.

Music, Movies, and Books

Pulp Fiction, My Fair Lady, Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Hundred-Foot Journey, Laws of Attraction, 1+1, The Silence of the Lambs, The Devil's Advocate, Die Welle, Autumn in New York, 12 angry men, First Knight, Pretty Woman, The Time Traveler's wife, Rain Man, The Hunger Games, In Time e.t.c.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Gave a speech on Leadership, motivation and creative thinking (what is based on my international experience) in more than 20 cities in Russia for a year.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation