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The year of 2011 is a 10 years anniversary of Russian Novosibirsk (my hometown) and Korean Daejong was twinned. Daejong is one our sister-city along with Sapporo, Minsk, Maniang, Minneapolis, St. Paul of USA, Bulgarian Warna and Kyrgizian Osh.

Nowadays exhibition of photos of Daejong is arranged at the central Lenin Square in front of the Opera& Ballet theatre.

!!! Graduation !!!

Yesterday I defended my graduation thesis on Korea-Japan bilateral relations!!!! I got excellent mark!!!
I share my happiness with you, my dear readers~~

Now I'm a specialist in regional studies (Asia)!!~~

It's so exciting and at the same time sad... Such a mixed feeling. I think everyone who experienced the  same will understand me)

I chose my theme when I was in Korea. Since that time I studied a lot about Korean politics, history, society..
I wanna continue study and come to my favourite foreign country once again~

Wanna visit Dokdo some day!!!! I devoted a distinguished chapter to analysis of the Dokdo issue and one article)
 I hope in future Japan will accept that Dokdo is Korean and the Kuril islands are Russian...

Korean restaraunt in Novosibirsk

Actually, there are only 2 Korean restaraunts, 1 cafe and 1 delivery only places where you can order Korean food. So, it's great opportunity to by a franchise and run restaurant business here~~ **

one of this  restaurant is called "Novii sobek"

The prices there are quite affordable)

Later on I'll post about another restaurants)

Daegu Hello Kitty Shop

Dokdo is Korean territory!

As a student of International Relations Department (my major is regional studies of the Pacific) I'm interested in world politics.
I choose Dokdo case as a theme of my graduation thesis.

While searching the pictures of Dokdo I bumped into photos of such a promotional stuff:

Maybe we, Russians, should launch Korean idea to promote that the Kuril are ours?)

Night Seoul

I spent in Seoul less than one day  T.T
But those I saw is unforgettable
I took this picture from the 63 building)

Daegu Stadium

I dream to visit this place once again. I like sport a lot, especially athletics))
This year, when Korea arranged a year of Daegu (because of IAAF World Championship and Asian song festival) and promoting Daegu as a tourist destination.

I think Daegu stadium will become as popular symbol of Daegu as Haeinsa Temple because of such sport events like IAAF World Championship and  FIFA World Cup held there in 2002.

There is a very picturesque and quite park near the stadium

 

 And even trash bin at bus stop reminds  about FIFA-2002))

Daegu 2011 IAAF Championship (Aug.27 -Sep. 4, 2011)

When I came last year in Daegu I saw a huge banner in a city center:

I wish I can go there this year... T.T

Here you can download some e-books about Daegu and championship!!
The books are available in 4 languages - Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese.

The ticket prices are quite affordable:

 

(click an image to enlarge)

To be continued....

What to present to your BF?

Recently I've got a newsletter with an very interesting article - The Korean boyfriend gift guide  by Jenny Lim.
I was interested in because this week we celebrated our 600 days anniversary.

This article is devoted to 꽃미남,  but still I thought to find some ideas for gift.
Not every lady can afford to date kkotminam kkk

The list includes white iPhone4, expensive photo camera, D&G perfume and so on ...))

I wonder what do kkotminams presented to their girlfriends?))


 

꽃미남

꽃미남 is supposed to be a phenomenon that gaining popularity in Korea.
꽃미남 is a feminine men or metrosexuals.
When I was in Korea I noticed that sometimes guys are dressed even better, than ladies (especially in Seoul) and wearing make-up. Sure, it's quite differs from my homeland's men. Men's make-up here is extraordinary))

Once I bought some cosmetics in the Face shop and was presented a samples of make-up foundation for men's palms. I was amazed!! But still gave it to my bf.

 This term appeared after "Boys over flowers" was released. "F4", 4 handsome stylish men became idols for young girls.

꽃미남

 

양말

When coming in Daegu I noticed that there are a lot of outlets where you can buy such a cute 양말))

I can't helped buying several for me and as a souvenir for my friends)
For example, for  couples

 

or with my favourite giraffe

My friend is a fan of "꽃보다 남자" (and me as well). So I bought for her socks with Yoon Jihoo and Goo Junpyeo)

 

22회 TOPIK

Today the results of the 22회 TOPIK will be announced!!

so excited~~
it's my first TOPIK and I hope I passed)

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