Hello, my name is Zarina. Originally, I’m Tatar, but my mother tongue is Russian.

I’m from Kazakhstan, and I’m pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Architecture in Turkey/Antalya. I have lived in Turkey for 4.5 years, which is why I know Turkish well. Now I'm in Poland because of my Erasmus, and I want to travel, meet new people, and share experiences and stories.

I'm a part-time Russian and Turkish language teacher, and I have a TikTok (@zarinasakhipova) and Instagram page (@rusca_ders) with useful short videos about these two languages.

I studied in an art school for 6 years and in college I studied interior design for 4 years. This is why we can talk about architecture, art, and history.

I love hiking so much, and we can also talk about this. My highest peak was in Almaty city in the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains - Peak Kumbel (3200m). From October to December, I went hiking in the Turkish mountains close to Antalya.

I don’t smoke or drink alcohol. I love long walks and good conversations.

If you have any questions, you can write to me here or on my IG (@zarinasakhipova). Thank you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and discover new cultures. I believe in good people.

Interests

• cats
• architecture
• photography
• traveling
• drawing
• hiking
• camping
• calligraphy
• art
• bicycle

Music, Movies, and Books

R&B, Hip-Hop, Rock and any other music to match the mood.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did rope jumping from 45m right after my 19th birthday without telling anyone.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you Russian and Turkish languages.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Norway, Poland, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Kazakhstan, Poland, Turkey