Just ordinary guy who wants to make friends and enjoy of every moment we have. Likes to climb, cycle, hike, and in love with nature. Grew up in Central Russia, studied in Saint Petersburg (RU) and Lappeenranta (FI), travelled in Europe by hitchhike, spend a summer in the US as a cook, and ended up in Finland as Structural Engineer after graduation.

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I am both ways here hosting people when I am free, and travelling when I have chance to do that =)

If you want to spend some time with people, and you are not only looking for free place to stay - you are welcome!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As told my friend during our surfing in Switzerland about plans for tomorrow - To see the world, explore new things, and to find some food :D Actually that's true. Travelling by staying in hotel and visiting museums is not a travelling at all. I am for meeting something real and authentic, to connect with native people and feel the vibe. It's amazing guys!

Interests

I have been interested in many areas, they are changing from time to time. But my favorite stuff are always about geographical expeditions, climbing, kayaking, and all the possible active rest on nature. Also I am sometimes into clubbing life, cooking, film photos, and engineering.

• architecture
• photography
• film making
• music festivals
• festivals
• cooking
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• surfing
• skiing
• sports
• geography
• mountains
• nature
• reggae
• party
• techno
• dreaming
• skating
• dub
• peace and love
• positive thinking
• international food

Music, Movies, and Books

Reggae and Dub! Make love not war for sure!
But also sometimes I am into some hip-hop, ska, folk music, indie, electropunk, or even into trance, techno and house. Anyway, any beats and songs, that have good vibes ;)

I am also really into cinemas! Something about people, society or just comedies for chilling.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Night underground sport orienteering competition in the huge cave system without any experience in it at all :D But after that I really liked it and joined team of my University for sport tourism! Lost in Caucasus mountains while trekking to Mt.Elbrus, but successfully reached a top of 5642m.
Hitchhiked all Portugal long for a month, and spend whole summer in the US.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Russian Federation, United States