I'm a linguist who specializes in dead languages. I live in St.-Petersburg, Russia, and I love this city!
Also, I love Dr Who and Star Trek.
I simply adore dogs - I have two of them, both are rescued. And a cat, also rescued.
I've traveled a lot - mainly, in Europe, but also in the USA (that, however, was a long time ago, and I'd like to repeat that experience someday).
I'm pretty calm, but I love a good chat on almost any topic and I like meeting new people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I've been travelling to conferences lately, and it's a great way to see the country, make new friends - and yes, save some money.

Interests

I don't really know what to say. My enterests range from the Beatles to Hittite.
One thing, though: I'm not religious, and I know that's important for some people.

• dogs
• traveling
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

I like most musical genres: Tom Waits, Johnny Cash, the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Oxxxymiron, Spitfire... you name it!
In movies, I'm quite conservative, I'm afraid. Jarmusch, Lynch, Kaurismaeki and all that were important in my formative years, and they still are a big part of my movie taste.
Books - oh, I'm afraid I've been reading only academic stuff lately. Although I've read a lot in my lifetime and will be happy to get good recommendations.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been to Iceland! That was really something.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach English - at school and privately. I'm currently studying German and Yiddish - oh my god, they're so alike!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can make great conversations. I can answer any question on Russia (well, not any, but a lot). Also, I can teach you to make Russian bliny and tea!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation