Intelligent, highly educated, healthy, cheerful, sociable. I don't smoke, don't like strong alcohol, and I am a vegetarian.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Just decided to try. Why not?

Interests

I like swimming, bicycle riding, walking, learning languages, and, of course, travelling.

• swimming
• languages
• bicycle

Music, Movies, and Books

Classic music and singing, instrumental music, church singing and music (when professional), music for relaxation and/or meditation. Movies -- nothing special, books -- mostly scientific, learning and reference.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was about 20, I have walked 101 km during one day. After that I fell down to sleep just where I have stopped -- and in the morning I couldn't get up, because my jacket had frozen into the mud. :)
When I was about 35, I have run 25 km through the forest. Many people can run more, but for me (and especially now) it is amazing. :)
I, with my wife, brought up 10 foster children. We consider it quite normal, but many people think it is amazing.
In July 2016 I had to speak four languages at once -- and, though I confused some words, I did it!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can (and do) teach school algebra, geometry, physics, chemistry, programming, and a little English (American pronunciation).
Learning now German and Italian and would like to find some place and people to get practice in these languages.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can pay for my food, can help to do something at home or, e.g., in the garten. Of course, I will get some souvenirs from Ukraine.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, Ukraine