Hey, I am a 24-year-old photojournalist based in Murmansk, Russia's biggest ice-free port. I am a member of the Barents Press - an international network of journalists in the Barents Euro-Arctic region.
A "native High-Northener" - that's about me :)
While traveling, I usually prefer to get acquainted with local atmosphere, culture and lifestyles of regular people, rather than check out all possible sights or trivial tourist attractions. But that also depends, of course, on the destination and on the mood.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Throughout my life, I never stop expanding my outlook in many ways. One of these ways is traveling and getting to know people of different nations and cultures. Couchsurfing appears to be a handy tool when it comes to people-to-people communication, and, obviously, an economical solution for a passionate traveler.

Interests

Digital photography, learning languages, traveling, American Tribal Style dancing.

• culture
• folklore
• photography
• dancing
• traveling
• swimming
• languages

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My personal tradition - to take a dip or a short swim in ice-cold water of a mid-winter lake at least once a year. Yes, that's more than refreshing!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll be glad to provide you with company and show you around the city (if I'm not busy at work then), take photos of you in Murmansk as well as give travel tips so that you make the best of your stay.

Countries I’ve Visited

Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Russian Federation, Sweden