Hi! I’m Sergey — an open-hearted, thoughtful person who’s rebuilding his life from the ground up. I recently moved to the Netherlands as a refugee after it became too dangerous for me to continue my work as an independent journalist in Russia.

At 34, I made the decision to start over — and here I am in Amsterdam, learning Dutch, making new connections, and staying true to who I am.🥹

I’ve been a political and social journalist for many years, working with independent media and covering topics that mattered — often at personal risk. Although I’m no longer working full-time in journalism, I still write when I can, especially on themes like democracy, migration, and human rights.

I’m part of the LGBTQ+ community🏳️‍🌈 and proud of it. I have a wonderful partner here in Amsterdam, and together we try to create a calm, supportive life while staying engaged with the world.
I don’t drink alcohol at all — I just feel better that way, and it helps me stay present.😊

I’m new to Couchsurfing and not yet an experienced surfer — but I’m excited to try it and to meet people who believe in openness and trust. I value honesty, quiet kindness, deep conversations, and moments that help you see the world from a new perspective.

If we meet, I’ll bring sincerity, curiosity, and hopefully some stories worth sharing.🤲

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to meet new interesting person.

Interests

Searching Russian propaganda, walking, sea

• lgbt rights
• walking
• politics
• mountains
• tea
• sea
• chilling
• netflix
• nature walks
• seeing new places

Music, Movies, and Books

Pop and classic music, Eurovision, Andre Morua, Oscar Wilde, The Office

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Balkans, ocian,

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Georgia, Germany, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Georgia, Germany, Netherlands, Russian Federation