Hi! We’re Magdalena and Daniel, originally from Russia and now living in Tel Aviv.

We believe in making a difference in big events through small actions — whether it’s volunteering, peacebuilding, speaking out against war crimes, promoting education, practicing non-violent communication, or nurturing critical thinking.

💭Here’s a word cloud about us:
Creativity, psychology, slow living, critical thinking, alternative lifestyle, self-development, contemporary art, education, DIY culture, small communities.

⚪️A bit about us:

▫️Magdalena, 25 – DIY artist working with recycled plastic, textiles, and paper. I work in small cafés and shops. I’m also involved in art therapy.

▫️Daniel, 27 – filmmaker (indie films and music videos), educator (kindergarten and kids’ camps), photographer, and curator of creative events (film clubs, dance therapy, reading club).

✨Communication.
We value communication deeply and always strive to improve it. We focus on non-violent communication, creating safe spaces, active listening, respect for minorities, psychological self-education, and facilitating group processes.

✨Passion for cinema.
We are passionate cinema lovers with solid knowledge of film. For us, it is also a way to learn about other cultures. At the same time, we see it as a political tool — Daniel organized a screening of Iranian films in Israel to counter Israeli propaganda.

✨Travel experience.
Our travel experience is not vast, but it is deep. We dive into the cultures of the countries we visit and are happy to share our insights and knowledge.
Countries we have passionately explored: Russia, Israel, Iran (not visited), India, Thailand, Georgia, Armenia, Spain, Portugal.

👀Who are we looking for?
We are looking for people who are passionate about life, curious, dedicated to self-development, and eager to make a positive impact on the world around them

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We love communities and getting to know people from all over the world.

Music, Movies, and Books

Classical art, experimental, contemporary, documentary, science fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

travelled around Europe by hitchikking during 3 mounth

Teach, Learn, Share

👂🕺🖍️Communication skills: dance therapy techniques, non-violent communication, art therapy, communication with kids.

🌏Stories from our travels and cultural insights.

🎥We know how to watch and analyze complex/slow/demanding cinema, and we can teach you.

🫂We can share our experience in building creative communities and techniques for adapting during emigration.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Armenia, Georgia, India, Israel, Russian Federation, Thailand