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Overview
About Me
Originally from Russia, Moscow
Moscow State University graduate (Foreign languages and area studies: translator/interpreter of English and Spanish languages; Teaching Russian as a second language certificate; North American Studies specialist)
Completed several courses on family and children psychology: Gordon Neufeld institute for attachment theory, Moscow institute of Psychoanalysis for family and children psychological consultancy and professional coaching.
Worked as a class leader in a family center, Baby Sensory classes (early learning program for kids from birth to 13 s ) and Toddler sense classes (13 months - 36 months) for 4 years. Was running my own business for 2 years.
Quit my job in the end of may. Currently traveling: The US: california, San Diego /NYC / Florida, Jacksonville (for now)
I have a no plan plan which means ... I have a luxury of flexibility in my plans.
Currently finishing my book on early development for adults. Writing about my own approach in this sphere
based on my observation
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
Looking for gaining new cultural experience and expanding my own cultural and intellectual horizons
Interests
Anything is exciting in a good company!
Love to learn new things and be somewhere, where I`ve never been before
- dancing
- cooking
- red wine
- white wine
- sports
- international relations
- languages
- personal development
- self improvement
- kindness
- healthy food
- communication
- healthy eating
- self-development
- healthy lifestyle
- peace
- cinemas
- peace and love
- intercultural communication
- personal growth
- champagne
- food lover
- clean eating
Music, Movies, and Books
Dostoevsky 'Crime and punishment' book, films 'God father', 'Lost', etc
r'n'b and pop music
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Almost finished my first book :) yay!!!
Teach, Learn, Share
I am deeply interested in interpersonal communications and always working on mastering social skills myself. I believe that healthy communication is something worth achieving and maintaining
What I Can Share with Hosts
I can teach you Russian/English languages, help you with household or even show how to cook the best Carbonara in the entire world!
Countries I’ve Visited
Antigua and Barbuda, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kazakhstan, Malta, Mauritius, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
Countries I’ve Lived In
Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, United States