Hi, I'm Alina — a traveler, adventurer, from Russia. In January 2021, I quit my job, bought a drone, and set off on a two-year solo journey across Russia to explore the country's most beautiful and remote places — while also learning Front-end development along the way. Before that, I had already visited 56 countries, speak three languages, and love everything related to technology, AI, and self-growth. My dream is to work in tech (AI & Front-end) and contribute to projects that make a real difference in the world. 🚀 My Big Russia Journey (2021–2022) During these two years, I focused on nature, culture, and technology, traveling through: North: Murmansk, Karelia, Arkhangelsk, Komi, Khanty-Mansiysk, Yamal South: Sochi (Skypark), Adygea, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, Astrakhan, Kalmykia Siberia & Far East: Sheregesh (snowboarding), Altai, Baikal, Yakutia, Kamchatka, Magadan, Sakhalin, Chukotka (worked in a tundra school) 🌏 World Travels Before 2021 From 2017 to 2020, I traveled around the world, exploring 56 countries and embracing incredible adventures: Asia: Iran, India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Taiwan, China (taught English), Japan Europe: Spain (Camino de Santiago), Italy, Balkans (Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia) Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Zambia, South Africa South America: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia Other: Uzbekistan, Dominican Republic, various Russian regions (including Arctic and Altai) Highlights: Extreme sports: Biking, trekking, rafting, SUP, via ferrata, and more Volunteering: Husky farms, festivals, schools Cultural exchange: Learning languages, exploring traditions 🎯 Current Mission Right now, I'm focusing on: Improving Front-end and AI skills Building tourism-related web projects to promote Russia Filming & editing a documentary on "Hidden Russia" with drone footage Joining IT & AI fields to help create innovative solutions ⚙️ Quick Facts Traveled to 56 countries before borders closed Speak 3.5 languages: Russian, English, basic Chinese, and Spanish Passionate about technology, traveling, extreme sports, and lifelong learning Interested in AI, self-development, and cultural tourism 🌿 What I’m Interested In: Exploring new cultures Tasting local foods Cultural exchange & communication Meeting friends, walking, cycling Joining Couchsurfing events Hiking, fun conversations, learning something new Not interested Dating/romantic relationships — I'm here for friendship, connection, and learning Drugs or anything illegal
Fluente en Inglés
Fluente en Ruso
Aprendiendo Español
Aprendiendo Chino
Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING Host and go for meeting sometimes. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE Surf and host sometimes, going to cs meetings, traveling , i hosted people in Vladivostok and Shenzhen, and Moscow.
Música, películas y libros
Sue Townsend, F. Beigbeder, M. Levi Californication, Misfits, Skins (UK), Sherlock (UK)
Una cosa increíble que he hecho
Breakfast in Ibiza, lunch in Barcelona, dinner in Kiev! Hitch-hiking through Russia to Chinese boarder (12 days moving by car!) Jump from the bridge I spent 5 days in a Car crossing half of Russia. I am learning chinese, isn't it amazing.?:)
Enseña, aprende, comparte
Russian language, play the piano, gave some advices, to talk in English.
Lo que puedo ofrecer a los hosts
sofa, good mood, bad mood, food, my travel experience!
Mis intereses
Traveling, languages, make new friends, studding, music, technologies, internet, Reading.