My name is Yaroslava, I was born in St. Petersburg and I love this city with all my heart! Lived for a year in Almaty, Kazakhstan and now back in the city of white nights :)

I like to take pictures with my old Olympus camera, search for new cozy places and have long walks in the city center. On a regular basis I’m singing in a choir (we are amateurs but we are trying hard, check us out: https://youtube.com/@SuonodellAnima?si=GzNt0zRHlt7hMs8t), volunteering, learning new languages and just trying to enjoy every little moment :)

!!! PLEASE don't friend request me unless we've met, I’ll decline. There's no point in being friends if we've never talked.

! Also, I’m moving in June and don’t know when I can continue with hosting 🥲

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.”

It's really amazing to find out how differently people look at the same things! Usually I prefer to travel alone and meet locals.

Interests

Classical music, books, travelling (of course), photography, theaters.

Some random facts about me: I collect funny socks and plasters with beautiful prints (most of them come from Flying tiger — best shop in the world); my favorite color is turquoise and maybe that's why I love Van Gogh's Almond Blossoms painting so much; I prefer sunsets over sunrises and coffee over tea :)

• cooking
• reading
• classical music
• languages
• volunteering
• nature
• ballet
• analog photography
• challenges
• zero waste
• giving gifts

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: I love reading but I don’t have one absolute favorite book. Keeping track on Goodreads :)

Movies: "Lost in translation", "The Prestige", "Eat Pray Love", “Captain Fantastic”, "Inception", "Midnight in Paris", "Pulp Fiction", "Before sunrise".

Music: I listen to all kind of music but mostly to classical, indie and good old songs from 90s-00s :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went alone to Thailand, it was my first time in Asia. From that trip I grasped one thing: "Always do what you are afraid of".

What I Can Share with Hosts

Whatever it is you might need: a place to stay or a company for a city walk; a cup of coffee or a glass of something stronger; a long talk or a piece of advice :)

I know many great places in Saint Petersburg and Almaty, especially when it comes to coffee.
And of course I can teach you some Russian.
Welcome!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Kazakhstan, Russian Federation