First of all, I am fully vaccinated! Now keep reading©
Heeey;)
🌎 I am a Fulbright Scholar (Fulbright - international cultural exchange program); moved from 🇷🇺 to 🇺🇸 in August 2021.
Some facts about me:
- I'm a super positive person🙃 I am in love with sports, especially cycling. I was doing cycling for 16 years. Now, I am a former professional track cyclist, I competed for the Russian National Team. My best results at the World Championships: 5th place in Rio De Janeiro (Brazil 2018); 6th place in Los Angeles (USA 2017). Was hoping to take part in the Olympic Games 2020 (Tokyo, Japan) but this pandemic changed everything. Btw, I do still train. I love traveling and meeting new people all around the world! I love DANCING, especially REGGAETON !!!
- Currently in Harrisonburg, Virginia 🇺🇸 as I said moved here for school! So excited about my upcoming inside the US!
- Besides sports, my passions are aviation, reggaeton, documentaries, psychology, and hiking.

IG: vel_ira96

When I am in Moscow, Russia -
I'm your unofficial local tour guide in the heart of Russia! I enjoy showing people around... and do it in hopes that maybe one day you'll be able to return the favor. (I'm not a real tour guide, but I can answer your questions) 😃

*****PLEASE READ: I do not use Couchsurfing as a hookup or dating site. I am using this app to meet like-minded souls who love to travel, experience other cultures, and food. What Couchsurfing is all about :)

Interests

• fitness
• aviation
• music
• cycling
• travel
• travelling
• nature
• sport
• gym

Music, Movies, and Books

My playlist is mostly reggaeton and Taylor Swift (I know it's a weird combination lol but who cares, right)

▶I like all kinds of music depending on the mood I'm in

🎥my favorite tv show is the100 (if you know this I'm a fan of clexa though)

🧡 If you know what does OITNB stands for, then we will definitely find a topic to discuss!

The blacklist is also a great show!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a grad student at James Madison University. Also, I have a bachelor degree in PE. I enjoy learning new things about nutrition, psychology, anatomy and many others.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can tell lots of stories about sport but from another side, because you know most of the things are usually hidden ;)

I live a very active and healthy lifestyle so I can be your training partner for any sports activity or I can coach you. I used to work as a personal trainer at the gym for 4 years :) Let me know if you need any help.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brazil, Cyprus, Germany, Russian Federation, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States