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Overview

  • 6 references 4 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, German, Russian; learning French
  • 32, Female
  • Member since 2012
  • International Admissions Manager, Dance Instructor
  • M.A. in Psychology, B.A. in German
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Figuring out life and making it adventurous.

ABOUT ME

I'm originally from Russia, but I moved to the US 7 years ago to study here. I'm friendly, open-minded, adventurous, active, outgoing, understanding, can be silly or a bit crazy sometimes. I get excited about things easily and I'm always up for an adventure. I try to live my life to the fullest and constantly move on to something new and better!:)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's a great way to travel, meet new people, and stay on a budget all at the same time!

Interests

I like reading, watching movies, partying, etc. I enjoy playing the piano, though I haven't had a chance to do it lately. I do a lot of different sports like ice-skating, skiing, kayaking, horseback riding, Danish gymnastics, swimming, rollerblading, and skydiving. I love camping because it's something my family has been doing ever since I can remember myself and it's an important part of my life. Another thing that I've been doing almost my entire life (since I was 4) and that I'm the most passionate about is dancing. I've done folk, modern, classical ballet, dance theater, and what not. I even planned on being a professional dancer, but now I just do it as a hobby and can't imagine my life without it. And of course I love travelling, learning foreign languages, and meeting new people:)

  • cats
  • culture
  • theater
  • dancing
  • ballet dancing
  • partying
  • movies
  • reading
  • traveling
  • piano
  • equestrian
  • kayaking
  • camping
  • skydiving
  • skiing
  • sports
  • gymnastics
  • swimming
  • languages

Music, Movies, and Books

It depends on my mood most of the time. I usually prefer movies and books that have a meaning and make you think, but I can also watch a totally dumb comedy or a cheesy romantic movie if I feel like it. Just no horror movies please:) With books it's more specific and usually something philosophical or psychological, but I did also read all the Harry Potter books:) Music... I don't think I can even explain my music choice to myself sometimes, totally random haha. I often like a song if I think I could create a dance to it, and it can be rock, classical music, folk, or anything else!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

It's an amazing feeling to start a new life in a different country by yourself. I've done it twice, and the more I do it, the more I want to:) Also, some of my extreme kayaking experiences were pretty amazing. Skydiving, especially freefly.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My culture, dance lessons, anything you want to know about skydiving.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Russian Federation, United States

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