International idealism clashed with old-style national self-interest

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love travelling, but I always want to become something more than just a tourist. I want to be able to feel the life of the place, to feel how authentic it is and to get to know it beyond the glass in the souvenir shop and the Lonely Planet sightseeing list. I think that the best way to do so is to get to know local people, their mentality, superstitions, the way of thinking and to hear their stories.

Interests

• yoga
• running
• folk music
• cultural studies
• history
• mountain hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I have a very diverse playlist from all around the world because I study in the college with people from 72 different countries and love exploring their culture. But above all is always Jazz and Radiohead
Movies: directed by Kusturica, Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese
I also love Friends, Sherlock and Game of Thrones
the list of books would be simply too long

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Teaching yoga in the local community

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have endless stories and energy to share and to bring some new perspectives on Ukraine and Ukrainians

Countries I’ve Visited

Azerbaijan, France, Georgia, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Mexico, Russian Federation

Countries I’ve Lived In

Armenia, India, South Korea, Ukraine, United States