CURRENT MISSION

Grenoble, Haute Route, People, Culture, Nature.

ABOUT ME

I am from Russia,  live with my family in Walnut Creek, work as database developer / data analyst.   I love to discover new places, people, and possibilities. I like the outdoors, backpacking , skiing / back country skiing, reading,   music  ...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I hosted several travelers from different countries. Organized trips to Yosemite and Tahoe. I happily used couchserv while staying in Buenos Aries.

Interests

hiking, backpacking, classic literature, art, jazz, classic guitar, yoga, software

• arts
• culture
• literature
• concerts
• environment
• yoga
• reading
• jazz
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• skiing
• business
• mathematics
• psychology
• software
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

I like to read so the list is long. Recently I read and realy like Victor Frankl, The Willpower Instinct, Gerald Durrell..Music: Andrei Krylov, Tim Jains, Per-Olov Kindgren, Mark Zinabily, Notre-Dame de Paris, Guns and Roses, Russian "bard" music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Organized concerts for Russian "bards" musicians, hosted international students from France and Spain, Climbed mt. Shasta 4 times, first as a member then as a group leader. Led backpacking trips in Sierra.

Teach, Learn, Share

Taught: math at Russian school, outdoors backpacking,
Learn: environment, culture, psychology, business, tourism business.

What I Can Share with Hosts

stories, experience, thoughts, jokes, anecdotes

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States

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