Our names are Evgeniy and Anatoliy. We are from Russia, from the city of Saint Petersburg, and we currently live in France.

Evgeniy is the official name. The shortened name, used in everyday life, is Zhenya. I have experience in volunteer work, human rights activism, advocacy, project coordination, and participation in election campaigns. I enjoy swimming, cycling, and playing chess. I would like to start practicing yoga.

Anatoliy (shortened name — Tolya) holds a PhD in organic chemistry with a specialization in the chemistry of natural compounds. He enjoys playing the guitar and piano, singing, and playing badminton.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We are happy to meet new people from different countries. Language practice in English is also important to us.

Interests

• human rights
• fitness
• chess
• swimming
• badminton
• chemistry
• ecology
• informal culture

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Linkin Park, Green Day, OneRepublic, The Rasmus, Hurts, David Guetta, Stigmata, Amatory, Garbage, Nightwish, Evanescence.

Movies: The Butterfly Effect, A Home at the End of the World, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Lord of the Rings, Knockin' on Heaven's Door, Cloud Atlas, The Hunger Games.

TV series: Charmed, Legend of the Seeker, Xena: Warrior Princess, Simpsons, Rick and Morty.

Books: Warcraft.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Left the Russian Federation

Teach, Learn, Share

Anatoliy can tell you a lot about chemistry, teach you how to cook apple pie and show you some origami tricks

What I Can Share with Hosts

Anatoliy can make cookies or/and sing with you

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation