I work as a software developer - currently involved in projects connected to machine learning. :)
Recently moved to the UK with a Global Talent Visa.
I'm a purely logical person tending to perfectionism (to a certain extent, I hope).
I value honesty, kindness, the ability to think and a sense of humour.
I like making contacts and learning new things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy travelling. And it is not about putting a tick in front of the country name on your list. It's about getting impressions and learning culture through interaction with those who belong to this particular culture.
I'm also an extrovert. So it's essential for me to share my impressions with somebody. Or sometimes just to keep silent! :)

Interests

Programming, intellectual games, travelling (especially - nature), sports (hiking, snowboarding, volley, table tennis, figure skating, etc.), eco-activism, charity, and mixing it all up in different proportions.

• traveling
• sports
• programming
• intellectual games

Music, Movies, and Books

Listing just some names and titles popping up in my mind...

Music: Leonard Cohen, Russian rock, English rock.
Movies: Les Choristes, Blowup, Awakenings, Gattaca, Frances Ha, Dogville, Schindler's List, The Mill and the Cross, Mustang, ... directors: Woody Allen, Kim Ki-duk, Andrej Tarkowski...
Literature: Franz Kafka, Julio Cortazar, Peter Høeg, Peter Watts, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Jonathan Foer, Anton Chekhov, Mariam Petrosyan, ...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Maybe the One is still ahead ;)
Couple of years ago made the Annapurna circuit on my own (sometimes synced with my friends and met many new friends on the trip).

Teach, Learn, Share

Anything where my optimization skill can be applied to.
I am open to discussions of all sorts.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Intelligent chat on a topic of both parties preference served with some presents from my city.
I will definitely tell you about a world of intellectual games I belong to. And, who knows, maybe involve you into this kind of hobby!

PS If you wish something in specific - just ask (once we were surprised by a foreigner who got keen on our local black bread).

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Nepal, San Marino, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Armenia, Russian Federation, United Kingdom