A CREATIVE LEGEND IN YEKATERINBURG – Old Man Bukashkin: Growing like a medieval, Slavic harlequin sharing songs and dance

Yekaterinburg’s Folk Punk Legend Its menu spans all the Russian classics with no surprises. Visiting Yekaterinburg, do not forget enter Cafe Kuznya https://restaurantguru.com/Kuznya-Yekaterinburg, the fascinating cafe with wooden interiors crafted by a woodwork artist. Here you can read Ekaterinburg: The Last Days of the Romanovs, a vivid account of the final thirteen days of the Romanovs, until 4 July 1918 …

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A POET, GRANDFATHER OF RUSSIAN ROCK – Alexei Khvostenko: Poet and songwriter, painter, sculptor and visual artist

Although he did not consider himself a dissident Large Georgian restaurant Khmeli Suneli https://en.hmeli.ru/ is the best of its ilk in Yekaterinburg, the one where you find a large range of fish and red meat dishes and delicious shashlik. If you are looking for music, the Philharmonic it hosts regular performances by the acclaimed Ural Mountains academic orchestra, but here …

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TO EXPRESS SPIRITUAL CONTENT, BY UNITING ABSTRACTION AND REALITY – Georgy Shishkin: Painter who captured the enigma of Russia

A Russian master of modern portraiture You will need to get a government permit, if you want to visit for yourself. Layers of the mineral carnallite cause its surreal swirls. Entering Yekaterinburg Psychedelic Salt Mines https://weirdrussia.com/2014/06/20/psychedelic-salt-mines-of-yekaterinburg/, you too will consider it is hard to believe that colored dizzying patterns are completely natural. Here, you can admire paint rivers color on …

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REJECTING FORMULAIC CUSTOMS AND ANGLES – Kim Jung-man: The spotlight fashion photographer who had capture his subjects, in the most natural poses

Searching for Roots of Korean Performing Arts Among best places to go shopping in Seoul, you find Myeongdong Market and its dozens of department stores, shopping malls and street side shops. If you are looking for underground cultures and freedom of self-expression, you can enter Hongdae district. Its shops selling goods ranging from handmade clothes to luxury goods. Looking for …

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BRING COLLECTIBLES INTO CLIENT’S WARDROBES – Hyemee Lee: The curiosity of the moment, with a taste for vintage sensibility

When top-selling item is a chic and sleek iPhone case bearing Marked by promising design talent, its reputation doesn’t seem to waning any time soon. K-fashion is the next move for South Korea’s capital. Its fashion scene is very much involved with street culture. Seoul Fashion Week has attracted international praise. In 2012, between Korean fashion brands, textile manufacturer Cheil …

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WHEN A NOVEL IS FABLE-LIKE IN STRUCTURE – Han Kang: Korea’s Kafka

Why a novelist turns a woman into a plant Book-themed cafes emerge in Seoul as evolving cultural spots. Clustered in the city’s Hongdae area (home to Korea’s major publishing houses), its cafes that provide books to read, reflect a ever-changing trend have been, also becoming a favorite place for many writers and artists. Entering Cafe Comma https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cafe-Comma/136371636460285, you discover bookshelves …

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TO DEBUT AS A MODEL, BECOMING RAPPER – Wooseok: A member of South Korean boy band

The handsome perfect Pentagon’s Main rapper From underground indie to jazz and heavy metal, Seoul is home to special sites that feature a wide variety of musical genres. Between best spots to listen to live music you can discover Once In A Blue Moon http://www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr/main/, whit its special class and charm. The venue hosts two local acts every night, with …

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A CLEVER BLEND OF BEAUTY, INNOCENCE AND FRAGILITY – Minjae Lee: Always experimenting new materials and ways to do things

Finding inspiration in human face, abstract movement and color Its underground markets, always pulse with a chaotic and old world vibe. Here, “pali pali” (meaning quick, quick), it is a way of life. With its pulsing creative energy, Seoul (the Asian city that never sleeps), moves at a pace that rivals the world’s busiest. Near the Han River (to the …

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WHERE PEOPLE’S SELF-EXPRESSION KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES – Between Saga and Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, with the taste of maple leaves fried in the mouth

Between history, religion, museums and its creative living souls Japan is https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e623.html a country that arouses admiration from people who are attracted by culture and a tradition that is not composed only of samurai or cartoons. When you arrive you will not be able to do everything, but some possibilities on the activities to do can be inspired by five …

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BLACK AND WHITE IMAGES WITH GRAINY – Daidō Moriyama: high-contrast and fast-paced shooting style

Most Famous Street Photographers in the World Most of the museum is located underground, but it is easy to find due to its dramatic and very distinctive architecture. The National Museum of Art Osaka https://www.osakastation.com/the-national-museum-of-art-osaka/, is a museum housing a major art collection on the island of Nakanoshima (central Osaka). Here, you will explore new trends in domestic and international …

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SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS AND ALIENATION OF A GIRL – Risa Wataya: The youngest-ever recipient of Japan’s most prestigious literary award

When a novel depict a troubled girl’s experience with the erotic world of adults Here you will admire the most beautiful gardens in Japan. Moving around its streets, you will find a huge mix of places to eat (from haute cuisine to hole-in-the-wall dumplings). Make the most of your trip to Kyoto, entering a Ryokan, traditional Japanese inns, a quintessential …

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A PIONEERING INFLUENCE ON MANY TYPES OF MUSIC – Haruomi Hosono: As he says, he never tried to be a pioneer

Shaping the sound of Japanese pop Its record stores thrive, together tiny niche bars dedicated to obscure genres. Tower Records https://tower.jp/store/Shibuya, gigantic store in Shibuya, is one of the biggest CD retailers in the world. For music lovers to Tokyo, pop music dominates with AKB48 and Utada Hikaru (among the most famous city artists). In Ebisu, Liquidroom https://www.liquidroom.net/ is the …

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REALISTIC NUDES IN SLIGHTLY IMPRESSIONIST MANNER – Okada Saburōsuke: Following the trend of the era, he studied Western style painting

Western style painting and steel plate printmaking techniques This part of Japan is famous for its ornate ceramic ware. Dainty Saga Prefecture is a on the island of Kyushu, known for its capital city which is also called Saga. Its Yoshinogari Park is one of the main archeological wonders, where you will find settlements from the Yayoi Period (from 300 …

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