I am originally from Uzbekistan, grew up in St. Petersburg, moved to NYC when I was 9 years old. Loving it here. Living here for soon 29 years. I also resided in DC for 8 years for best deaf education in high school and university. I got Bachelors of Art degree in communications and marketing.

I enjoy learning history and new languages, exploring the world, playing, traveling, meditating, thinking deeply, writing, swimming in beach, cooking, socializing and more.

Love to discuss cultures, philosophies, foods, spiritual, photography, art, life stories and experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Great opportunity to meet great people who is a local in the city or country and it helps to stretch the budget for the landmarks, foods, transportations and more.

Interests

Exploring! Cooking. Photography. Photo journals. Old foreign movies. Beaches. Painting. Laughing. Deep conversations.

• arts
• writing
• photography
• education
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• swimming
• teaching
• beaches

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Adopted my precious furry puppy, Emma.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My apartment in New York if you ever visit one day. My humor, great tips, great courtesy, respect, warmth, I can cook foods if time permits, share delicious food recipes, small gifts, and more.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Aruba, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Spain, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States, Uzbekistan

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