“Live simply bloom wildly”

I'm a Russian language teacher and curious soul who believes real connection matters more than perfection. Having walked the Camino twice and hosted 60+ travelers, I value spaces where people feel safe to be themselves - whether that's in the classroom, my home or while exploring new places.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the idea of Couchsurfing and fully share its values. In most cases I host people and find it to be a great way to broaden my horizons and worldview. I also had a very good experience being hosted through Couchsurfing.

I firmly believe that traveling, fostering connections, building trust, showing kindness, and having a genuine desire to learn from one another all contribute to personal growth and make the world a better place.

Interests

Teaching Russian in simple, practical ways
Long walks and slow travel
Meeting people from different cultures
Local history and traditions

• swimming
• visual arts
• nature
• teaching languages
• long walks
• intercultural exchange

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Aziza Mustafa-Zadeh, Bob Marley, Bjork, Leonard Cohen, Manu Dibango, Mgzavrebi, Sinéad O'Connor etc.

Books: Doctor Zhivago / B.Pasternak, Chernobyl Prayer / S. Alexievich, One Hundred Years of Solitude / G. Marquez etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve walked the Camino de Santiago twice (The Northern Way, The Portuguese Way).

What I Can Share with Hosts

Honest travel tips about Belarus
A mini Russian/Belarusian ‘lesson’
Cyrillic reading help
Language and travel stories
A handwritten postcard
Help at home

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Mauritius, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belarus, Russian Federation