Hi, my name is Vita-Angelina, I'm from Russia (Saint-Petersburg), but I currently live in Armenia. I'm the principal of a school in Yerevan, where we have students aged 5 to 16 from various countries. My professional interests lie in education and social inequality. Previously, I worked in a school in the Arctic Circle with indigenous children from the Far North as part of the Teach For All international program. Since moving to Armenia, the temperature outside my window has changed from -50°C to +40°C, so I'm not afraid of traveling) I am happy to get to know different cultures, discover new places, meet people and communicate on any topic) I love: good humor, good music, good drinks)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think the best way to get to know any country or city is to talk to the locals. We can walk around the city, ride a bike, dance in a bar, go to nature etc... or just have a coffee in your favorite place) And if you will travel in Armenia or Russia near me, I will be happy to show you the city and treat you to local cuisine)

Interests

• culture
• folklore
• education
• cooking
• coffee
• movies
• traveling
• music
• nature
• party
• museums
• antropology
• cooking and eating
• people and their stories

Music, Movies, and Books

movies: How I Met Your Mother, La casa de papel, The King's Speech, Intouchables, Bron, Frida, Ted Lasso, The Young Pope, Scrubs, 3 Idiots, La vita e bella, The Truman Show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Sherlock, Dark, Sex Education, Titanic, films by Guy Ritchie, Christopher Nolan, Wes Anderson, Sorrentino, and so on

music ranging from rock and pop to electro and hip-hop

books non-fiction

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Recently friends have presented me for birthday the ticket for an unusual attraction: a jump from a high tower (height of 88 meters). It looks so: at first you are tied a rope, then you climb on the top and from there on a signal you jump down. Within 5 seconds you fly in free fall. Of course, it is scary, but these are unforgettable and bright
feelings, and very positiv emotions! I have imagined that I am a bird and I am able to fly. I advise everyone to try to jump from a high tower)

Teach, Learn, Share

If you want, I can support conversations about education, sociology and psychology, charity, and school systems. I'm also interested in anthropology, culture, local traditions, folklore. I've lived and worked in different ethnic contexts, and I'd be happy to share stories with you. But! Even more, I will be glad to talk about topics that inspire and delight you)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Coffee, diner, cooking, etc...not to be intrusive, not to cause inconvenience, and if you want to spend pleasant time together, support different activities. I have a film camera, and although I am not a photographer, I can try to take a beautiful photo for you)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belarus, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Italy, Montenegro, Serbia, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Armenia, Russian Federation