About

Originally I am from a small town in the Russian Arctic surrounded by forests, rivers and mountains, and I suppose that's where my interest and passion for geoscience and working outdoors began. In 2018, I moved to Moscow to pursue my undergraduate degree in Geography at Moscow State University. During my B.S. program, I conducted research on permafrost, and studied a wide range of subjects - from glaciology and geomorphology to human and economic geography - and participated in a lot of field trips. Now I live in Laramie, WY where I am pursuing my M.S. in Geology.

In my spare time, I like to spend time being outdoors.  During my undergraduate years, I traveled around the world and visited about 20 countries, mostly by hitchhiking. Now that I am in the United States, I prefer road trips and camping. I really enjoy hiking, climbing, mountaineering, snowmobiling in winter, working out, and pretty much anything that gets me outside!

Last but not least, I love doing photography from time to time. Here are some of my favorite pictures I have taken over the years.