Hi! I’m a traveler who connects with places through cycling and curiosity. On the road, I explore historic towns, layers of urban design, and routes where every turn reveals a story — a crumbling Art Nouveau facade, a Soviet mural half-hidden by ivy, or a bridge that’s seen centuries pass. At home, I recharge by singing with friends, practicing massage techniques I learned in a 2020 course, or reading — lately, biblical archaeology essays and Gogol’s Dead Souls.

By day, I teach programming and math, simplifying complex ideas into clear logic. But when hosting, I prefer sharing travel stories, discussing how cities evolve, or planning bike adventures — from a two-hour ride along rivers to multi-day trips through villages frozen in time.

Let’s cycle together: through pine forests to hidden lakes, past subway stations with Cold War-era mosaics, or along canals where graffiti meets 19th-century stonework. I’m happy to offer a free massage — I usually exchange sessions to improve my skills, but for guests, consider it a welcome gesture. In return, share something you love: a folk song, your hometown’s quirkiest tradition, or theories about why that abandoned factory feels alive.

A few notes: I avoid crowds but enjoy thoughtful conversations. My downtime is simple — badminton matches, sauna visits, or reading. No rigid plans; the best discoveries happen when you wander without a map.

Reach out on Telegram @CyclistFromRussia to host/meet, discuss urban mysteries, or explore the world on two wheels.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m here to connect with curious travelers who value slow, genuine exchanges. As a guest, I’ve learned that the best guides are locals who share their everyday worlds — like the host in Germany whose Chinese-inspired apartment told stories through its decor, or the Czech cyclist who showed me how to find Europe’s hidden bike routes using a simple guidebook.

As a host, I enjoy offering English-speaking travelers a local’s perspective: exploring Moscow’s mix of Soviet mosaics and street art, swapping skills (coding tips for your travel hacks), or sharing a free massage.

Let’s skip the tourist scripts. I’d rather laugh over mistranslations, discuss why cities evolve like living organisms, or bike to a lake where the water’s quieter than the city.

Interests

I’ve pedaled long-distance routes across countries, from St. Petersburg to Moscow (1,200 km) and through South Korea’s mountains, cities, and coastal roads (2,500 km). Though no longer my career, mathematics and programming remain passions — I enjoy dissecting logical puzzles, whether optimizing a bike route or breaking down recursion.

A few times a year, I walk 40+ km in a day to immerse myself in nature and spark conversations with fellow travelers. I seek out historic thermal baths, like Budapest’s Art Nouveau Gellért Baths, and cherish saunas as a post-cycling ritual.

Philosophical discussions fascinate me, especially topics like Hegelian dialectics, Marxist theory, or how urban design reflects societal values. I occasionally play piano and guitar — not professionally, but for the joy of it. If you play an instrument, let’s try a duet!

Since 2020, I’ve practiced classic massage techniques and offer guests a free session — your feedback helps me improve.

I avoid alcohol, smoking, and drugs.

• yoga
• running
• sauna
• walking
• coding
• guitar
• piano
• cycling
• camping
• sports
• computer science
• teaching
• mathematics
• psychology
• tourism
• urban exploration
• nature
• phylosophy
• massage
• cultural exchange
• listening
• nature walks
• aquaparc

Music, Movies, and Books

I’m an eclectic soul when it comes to art — my tastes live in the gray areas. Music often swings between Soviet film soundtracks (like the nostalgic guitar from The Irony of Fate) and anime scores by Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki, whose worlds blur fantasy and humanism.

Movies? I lean into stories that transport or provoke: the wizardry of Harry Potter, the epic lore of Lord of the Rings, the existential layers of The Matrix. But I’m equally drawn to quieter, sharp-edged films like Good Night, and Good Luck — its clash of ideals feels eerily timeless.

Books anchor me in ideas. Gogol’s Dead Souls for its darkly comic dissection of society, essays on biblical archaeology that read like thrillers, or anything that asks “why” more than “what”.

Anime holds a special spot — Miyazaki’s Spirited Away or Princess Mononoke are my go-tos when I crave beauty with bite.

Recommend me your quirkiest finds, and I’ll trade you trivia about Soviet cartoons or why Moscow’s metro stations are secretly film sets.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve helped nurture many skilled programmers through my work as a tutor, guiding students to grasp complex concepts in coding and mathematics.

I’ve also completed several long-distance cycling trips, including a 1,200 km journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow, a 1,000 km route from Stuttgart to Budapest, and a 2,500 km ride across South Korea, exploring its cities, mountains, and coastal roads.

These experiences have taught me the value of persistence and the joy of discovering new places at a slower pace.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’m happy to share practical travel skills, like planning budget trips using public transport and bicycles. Need help with math puzzles or Python basics? Let’s crack them together.

If you’re curious about Russian language quirks or Hegel’s dialectics over tea, I’m in. Want to strum a guitar chord or tinker with a small coding project? I’ll join, though I play music casually.

I’m also up for active breaks: yoga sessions, badminton matches, or sauna recovery after a long walk. Most importantly, I value open conversations and cultural exchanges that challenge norms — whether debating urban design, sharing stories, or embracing your household’s unique rhythm.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m here to share experiences, not just space. Whether you’d like to brainstorm the quirkiest public transport hacks, debate Hegel’s take on modern cities, or unravel a Python puzzle over tea — I’m in. Fluent in Russian? Let’s swap idioms; learning it? I’ll happily explain why «борщ» is a verb of motion.

If you’re up for active adventures, I’ll join you on bike rides, badminton matches, or walks that turn into urban scavenger hunts (my speciality: finding Brutalist buildings with hidden mosaics). For downtime, saunas, aquaparks, or casual jam sessions — I’ll play a folk tune on guitar, though no concert guarantees!

I’m also practicing classic massage techniques — consider it a free post-travel tension reliever. Mostly, I value genuine connections: deep chats about how cities shape us, or quiet evenings where the best language is shared silence.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation