I'm a postdoctoral scientist in Optics, currently working in the National Institute. I love tabletop RPGs and boardgames, I'm experienced dungeon master with a small YouTube channel in Russian :D

I used to play hockey, but my sister is much better than me at it - she is a star in top Russian league!

I love hanging out and meet people, even though I often spend too much time on my phone - but I try to fight it... Promise

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

During my travels, I want to meet new people and add some adventures to my life. I didn't have much time for this kind of travel recently, and I want to. I also want to host to meet new people, when I'm in the USA

Interests

• boardgames
• d&d
• hikes
• dnd

Music, Movies, and Books

Rock, alternative. Ayn Rand

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saw the sunset above the clouds on top of the highest mountain at Hawaii

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help with most things you need help with! I can tell you stories about my travels and adventures!
I can probably master a Dungeons and Dragons game for you, though I don't have most of my equipment with me. But it's pen and paper game after all, right? We can also play PbtA instead :D
I am also good company to play board games in general!
Unfortunately I'm not good at cooking, but I'm a fine hiking partner!
Can tell you about modern Optics, but that might be too boring :D

From the other side, if you are busy during my time with you, I can get myself busy with countless projects I still need to do. I also of course respect all the rules of a host - like being out in town during the day or whatever else is in cards :)

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As for hosting, we are welcome surfers here in Gaithersburg, MD, but be mindful that we have a toddler in house - he wakes up at 7 am at the latest. Some weekdays we would also prefer guests to spend time outside, when there is a lot of work on our plates, but we will try to let it all work out :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Palestine, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, Russian Federation, United States