I grew up near Vladivostok, Russia, but have moved to the U.S. 25 years ago so Washington, DC is my home now.

I am married to an awesome guy for over 10 years, who is originally from Delaware.

We both love meeting new people and talking about life, travel, cultures, and issues of the day. I enjoy good food, traveling, biking, and hiking. Brett enjoys tennis and running.

My spouse is also on CS: www.couchsurfing.com/people/brett-mcbride-1

We own a multi-level house with a private guest room and a fully finished basement near a metro station and a shopping center. The White House is 4km away.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love learning about different cultures firsthand as opposed to from AI or Wikipedia. I view Couchsurfing as a cultural exchange (in fact, I volunteer for foreign exchange programs). I strongly favor visitors who are capable of spending the day on their own, but will also enjoy spending a few evenings with us, preferably accompanied by food and/or drinks.

I'm also willing to share my travel experience and experience growing up in Russia. I can definitely recommend a few must-see things in DC. I may be able to show you around the city in the evening depending on my work schedule.

PLEASE NOTE:

1) We can’t accommodate every single request - it depends on our schedule.

2) We are not a hotel or Airbnb - preference is given to those who are willing to socialize (have conversations over a meal or drink). Otherwise, we are not the right place for you.

Interests

• cooking
• walking
• traveling
• hiking
• biking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked down the Grand Canyon (7 hours from the rim to the bottom with an elevation change of 1.3km).

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Anguilla, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China, Cuba, Curaçao, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Korea, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Martin (French part), Serbia, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States