I came to the United States from Russia with my parents and a younger sister when I was a child. I went to New York University and received a B.A. in Political Science and in English and American Literature (double major). I then graduated from Duke Law School. I work as an attorney in New York and practice bankruptcy. I help people in need to get rid of crushing debt and get a fresh start and love what I do.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet new, interesting, exciting people, who love to travel and who need a place to stay when they are visiting my great, amazing city that never sleeps.

Interests

I love to travel. I lived and studied abroad, and have traveled pretty extensively, as well. On one of the trips I went to Greece, Turkey, Israel and Jordan. While in college, I traveled all over Europe. I visited five national parks in the southwest and climbed up several peaks at Zion. I enjoy nature and the outdoors, and love to go on hiking, biking and river trips when I'm traveling. I recently went on a car trip to New Hampshire and Maine, where I spent several days exploring Acadia National Park.

• literature
• nightlife
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• history
• law
• political science
• science
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy different kinds of music. Classic rock is my favorite. I also watch a lot of movies. My favorites are the ones by Quentin Tarantino. I love "Pulp Fiction" and "The Reservoir Dogs". I also read a lot and listen to audio books, especially when I'm biking. My favorite book is "Don Quixote". I also like to read and listen to books on history.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've done many amazing things :-)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can be a great host and drive my visitor around the city and its suburbs. I can take my visitor to the most interesting of New York's landmarks and museums, as well as show New York's nightlife. I can also tell my visitors what to see and what places to visit in New York and NY Metropolitan area. I know a lot about the history of the city and of the US.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Russian Federation, Ukraine, United Kingdom