Since moving to Almaty, Kazakhstan in 2023 I got to hike quite a few times here - there are a lot of beautiful places for that matter so close to my home

After a long three year break I was finally back to surfing.
Maldives, September 2023

On February 11th, 2023 I moved to Almaty Kazakhstan for a exciting new chapter in my life

I actually did quite a few new things in the past 2 years. First of all, I moved to another country (which was pretty new and exciting for me). Secondly, I tried a bunch of stuff here. Like being interviewed and shot for the documentary film, taking classes of improv, slacklining (walking a slackline) and more.

Surprisingly, after moving to Almaty, Kazakhstan in 2023 I got into improv here.
First started going to workshops, then finished a course and now I'm a member of an improv team
This is a photo from our final performance on the course.

Dan Reynolds, Imagine Dragons. Handsome as usual ;)

Oh yes, how much I've missed it! September 2nd 2023, Baku, Azerbaijan, Imagine Dragons.
I was rewatching videos from the concert and reliving the experience for days after that.

I finally got my proper vacation after starting a new job in 2023.
It was full of activities but I got to spend some relaxing time on the beach as well.
September 2023, Maldives

In 2023 I moved to Almaty, Kazakhstan. And actually got to wakesurf quite a few times here on Lake Kapchagay

Actually did it on my 35th birthday this year, January 10th 2022 =) So kind of closed my 'Things done by 35' list with it haha
The dogs were absolutely wonderful! These are The Siberian Husky - such sweet, fun, loving creatures. We got to pet and cuddle them afterwards which was great.

I had an amazing experience of stargazing in Kamchatka, Russia, in 2020. It was truly a magical night - we were in a hot tub on the shore of the Pacific Ocean relaxing after a few hours of surfing. The night was falling quickly, and suddenly all these stars began to fill up the sky. I've never seen so many stars! They were endless. I saw shooting stars, The Big Dipper (Ursa Major), millions of other stars and constellations I don't know, and for the first time in my life I saw The Milky Way! Incredible experience. Starry nights are the best.
I also did stargazing with a friend in Dahab, Egypt, in the beginning of 2021, with a special app and stuff. It was more of an educational experience rather than just pure enjoyment =)

Even though I've lived in Russia for my whole life, I started exploring it only when the pandemic started, in 2020. Before that I always chose Europe or US or other places. But when the international travel became unavailable, I had no choice other than to turn my face towards the wonders of my own country. And if there are few things I am grateful for because of this pandemic, a 'forced' opportunity to switch my travel focus to Russia for a bit is definitely one of them.
So one of my first major travels in Russia happened in August 2020 to Kamchatka, a peninsula in the Russian Far East. I honestly never imagined I would be in such an awe of our nature. It is absolutely an amazing place. I love to recall waking up next to the Pacific Ocean, surfing in the coldest and wildest waters, climbing the volcanos and mountains, meeting wild animals, kayaking, stargazing in a hot tub on the ocean beach, watching sunrises and sunsets, relaxing in hot mineral springs, eating red caviar until I can't look at it anymore, watching the ocean for hours.. I can go on and on. This is a place I would definitely want to come back to one day. It's so worth visiting.

Aaamazing place! Been the first time as a child with my parents (don't remember much) and then in 2016 as an adult on my own. First time trying surfing, first time riding a scooter, first time climbing a volcano =) Definitely wanna come back and stay for a few months.

Watched Tigers from Clemson university in September, 2016 (don't even remember who they were playing with) - understood nothing in American football's rules but still enjoyed it haha

Took some pictures and shot some videos underwater in Egypt in the beginning of 2021.

Did snorkeling in The Blue Hole in Dahab, Egypt in the beginning of 2021. It's a beautiful but scary place - many divers found their end at the bottom of this sinkhole.

I looove Broadway! So far I've seen the Lion King (Aug, 2008 - my first musical on Broadway and my lifelong dream), Chicago (Sept, 2009), Once (Jan, 2014), Aladdin (Nov, 2014), The Book of Mormon (Sept, 2016). And I'm not planning to stop on this =)

Been to Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons in 2014 in Washington DC, US

Around 2002 went to the presentation of a new book by my favorite author at the time, Andrey Belyanin. Got myself a signed book, still have it =)

Love paddleboarding / SUP! Especially on the sea at sunset =)

Took one in 2014, and made this cute cup. Still have it =)

Watched 'La Bayadère' ballet at the Bolshoi Theatre on May, 12th 2021.

November, 5th 2021 =) I started volunteering at this animal shelter a few months prior, without actually planning the adoption at the moment, but once I met this gentle giant on my very first day, I just fell in love with him. The rest is history, but now he is mine - my Merry Christmas and Happy New Year miracle =)

Ok, 'The Lion King' was my favorite movie of all time since I was a child. I've been wanting to watch it on Broadway since I heard this show existed (I think, I saw its ad on DVD and it was years and years before I even considered in reality going to America). So my wish finally came true in August 2008, and it was as amazing as I thought it would be =)
So, dream y'all! Dream big and small, and one day you might just find yourself looking back at your list and crossing off all the things you put in years ago =)

On my second day in Bali, 2016, I hopped on a scooter for the first time in my life =)

Sunrise on Mount Batur (active volcano) in Bali, 2016.

Finally started volunteering at the animal shelter last year (summer 2021). First time there I met this giant and..half a year later it 'accidentally' became mine =)

Did canoeing in Saint-Petersburg, FL in 2015.

Went to Vegas with my sister in 2019 as a part of my big West Coast trip - we stayed and gambled in MGM, mostly Blackjack, and even won 80 bucks each!

Finally started volunteering at the animal shelter last year (summer 2021). First time there I met this giant and..half a year later it 'accidentally' became mine =)

Visited the Grand Canyon in October 2019, but only had a couple of hours left so drove around to catch a few great views. Wanna come back and hike.

Did coasteering in Mallorca in 2017 - the highest cliff was 12 meters high.

Visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando in November 2012 with a friend. Loved it!
Later had a pleasure of another visit but this time in Universal Studios Hollywood in October 2019 with my sister.

Visited Antelope Canyon in October 2019 as a part of my amazing West Coast road trip.

January 2022, in Murmansk, Russia. It was one of the most extraordinary experiences ever. Such an amazing feeling - to watch the nature draw its picture on the sky.

One of the best things ever! Happened in September 2016 in US (New York) - we couldn't buy tickets beforehand (the prices were crazy) but decided to go and try it anyway. Drove to the concert and looked for available tickets from vendors around - amazingly we got two great places, no scam, everything went smooth and we could enjoy Adele in her full power!

Been to Imagine Dragons 3 times: 1 in US - 2015, 2 in Russia - July 2017 and August 2018. Plan to go again when I have a chance =)

Been dreaming about seeing Pink on stage for ages, and in July 2019 finally did it - at her concert in Berlin, Germany

Been attending group lessons for about a year or so (in 2016). Now just love to play from time to time with my father - it's kind of our thing.

Ok, I played a lot in my childhood but then completely forgot about it (didn't even know I still had it). And in 2014 I accidentally found my console again and took another couple of rounds, and then repeated it a few times with my friends haha.
My favorite games were always Sonic the Hedgehog 1&2, Aladdin and Lion King.

Visited Stockholm for New Year 2018 and, of course, we went to this bar. For a moment there I felt like an ice queen haha

Did it in October 2019 with my lovely sister =)

Did not smoke or ate anything from that street but enjoyed the views =)

Did not visit all 5 villages, just the one - Monterosso al Mare - but still =)

Was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia just for a few hours - had a transfer there flying back home from Bali. Got to walk around the city, and of course had to take a look at the famous towers.

Last time I watched the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace was in April 2019 during the trip with my family =)

Most memorable visit was in March 2011 - we went to a lot of Gaudí places in Barcelona that time.

Did not drive the whole route, just a part of it in Arizona - also stayed the night in the cutest little town Williams right on that road.

Went to two drum schools, played 3 school concerts, my signature song is 'It's time' by Imagine Dragons =)
But (by May 2022) I haven't learnt drums to a level where I could just jam. That should be my next goal here =)

Been a few times, the last time was in 2019 - went there together with the family: my parents, my sister and me. Due to some stuff was a challenging trip but have such great memories of it.

I first surfed in Bali - a perfect place for your first lessons and tryouts. Then there also were Portugal (both mainland and island Madeira), Morocco, San Diego (US), Kamchatka (Russia). Everytime it's surf schools and soft boards. Now I wanna also start trying surfing on my own and on a hardboard.

Went to Vegas with my sister in 2019 as a part of my big West Coast trip - we stayed and gambled in MGM, mostly Blackjack, and even won 80 bucks each!

I've done a few actually. Looove road trips. To this day (May 2022) the most memorable are:
-amazing road trip with my sister in June 2018 across France - from Paris to Nice with a quick visit to Monaco and San Remo, Italy
-two weeks driving around Morocco in October 2018 with friends - from Casablanca to mountains to Marrakesh to Agadir to Essaouira and back to Casablanca
-one of the best vacations in my life - two-weeks trip across West Coast: start in Los Angeles where I met with my sister, a few days there including visiting Universal Studios Hollywood (Harry Potter forever!), then driving together to Las Vegas, gambling the night away (won 80 bucks each!), mimosas in the morning, sister then left for home and I drove through Arizona, partly along road 66, visited Antelope Canyon and quickly popped in to look at Grand Canyon, then flied to San Francisco, met my friend there, we stayed a bit in the city, of course visited Golden Bridge, then rent a convertible and drove down Highway 1 for a couple of days, she flew home from Los Angeles and I stayed 5 more days in San Diego, walking around, surfing and just enjoying myself
-Bulgaria and Romania road trip in July 2021 with my friend - the Carpathian Mountains will stay with me forever

'Wanderlust' on my left wrist, done on March 11th, 2019