I am a driven, adventurous, and determined person who adores exploring the world and learn about different cultures. Being an exchange student who majors in Linguistics and Intercultural Communications, I am extremely excited to start my travels around the US! I'm sure that communication with people of other nationalities greatly broadens our horizons and expands our opportunities.

I have always enjoyed going to the theatres, art galleries and museums. I have already been to the Institute of Art in Chicago, which is such a splendid place! To see the world masterpieces with my own eyes is an incredible experience for me.

As for sport hobbies, I was into ballroom dancing for ten years, now I enjoy running and gym trainings. Also love bachata and salsa:)

As I grew up in a rather provincial town of Russia and then moved to its capital, Moscow, I possess quite a broad vision of life in my home country. I will be happy to share my experience of living in Russia and speak about Russian culture.

Having become a finalist of the YEAR exchange program (Year in America for Russians), I have started my studies in Saint Paul, Minnesota recently.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would love to explore the United States as much as possible, gain precious experience meeting interesting people with whom I can get to know more about American culture. I would really like to immerse myself into the culture to fullest. Fortunately, Couchsurfing provides people with this unique opportunity!

Interests

• arts
• culture
• dancing
• traveling
• sports
• business
• languages
• theatre
• finance
• university

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: my music tastes are very diverse, I’m up to listening to everything:)

Movies: Interstellar, Little Women, The Intouchables, Dead Poets Society, and many others

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Became a finalist of the exchange program and came to the US!

Continuing to study three foreign languages

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am quite profound in Russian arts, literature and history. I can teach Russian, if you want to:) Also, I can cook Russian national dishes. It's really worth trying!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Montenegro, Spain, Turkey, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States