I am a student of the fourth year at university, even though I am thinking about dropping it because education at my university sucks. I enjoy being a human rights activist because I want to make at least a small change in my city and state. Also, I am exploring hitchhiking in other countries as I've travelled almost all regions of Ukraine.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

- to meet foreigners and show them Kharkiv;
- to get acquinted with different cultures, mentalities;
- to learn more about other countries' experience in activism, laws, economy etc.;
- to have fun!

Interests

Right now I am a human rights educator and I organize projects by one of Ukrainian NGOs, "Foundation of Regional Initiatives". I am holding meetings of an English speaking club encouranging people to speak English, moderating a documentary film club and discussions about human rights, taking part in protests according to my values and I am doing different stuff to help my NGO.

• graphic design
• human rights
• hitchhiking
• travelling
• learning languages
• activism
• learning
• informal education
• non-government organizations

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
everything and anything except pop songs;
Movies:
The Inception, The Prestige, Deadpool, The Guardians of the Galaxy, Milk, A Single Man, Zootopia, The Lobster to name a few;
TV series:
Mr. Robot, Brooklyn 9-9, Hannibal, Doctor Who, Sherlock, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have hitchhiked across Ukraine celebrating my birthday in 4 different Ukrainian cities for a week or so this year (Zaporizhzhya, Poltava, Rivne, Uzhhorod).

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you:
- what human rights are and why they are important,
- English, Ukrainian or Russian language if you want,
- how to hitchhike and why it's great,
- a lot more, cause I am a jack-of-all-trades XD
I'd like to learn from you:
- cool places tourists don't know about,
- cheap pubs with tasty cider or beer,
- what is the current situation in your country and your society (like, in politics, law, what's great about your country and what problems are there).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share with you:
- good mood and positive memories,
- travelling experience in Ukraine and abroad,
- activist's experience,
- anything else that I can and that you're interested in ^^

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ukraine