A passionate hat maker fluent in English, I live in the North Russian Venice - St Petersburg - and in winters try to escape somewhere hotter. I make living creating performance headwear, felt and straw hats in my small Pt Pete based studio. I love theater, good gigs, good food - especially Asian. Easy-going and not really an early bird.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I prefer to plunge into a new culture interacting with locals as much as possible - the best way to explore it.

Interests

• theater
• performing arts
• live music
• languages
• visual arts
• travelling
• gigs
• theatre
• hats
• fashion design
• kundalini yoga
• branding
• millinery
• hat design

Music, Movies, and Books

Cohens' films
Russian literature
very different music styles - from folk to glam-rock and electronic

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I didn't speak a word in Chinese and worked as an Art teacher in a Shanghai kindergarten for 3 months.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I cook quite well and absolutely don't mind doing any housework. Or may be you want to practice your Russian?) Or you may need a good custom hat?

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Laos, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China