A video has gone viral on social media showing a woman visiting a beauty salon in Seoul — not for makeup or a haircut, but to have stylists determine her color type. The clip was posted by blogger Rykipo, who lives in Korea and shares stories about local customs, traditions…
A majority of South Koreans avoid conversations about death or end-of-life decisions with their families, according to a recent study by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, The Straits Times reported. The think tank surveyed adults across the country on their perceptions of death and dying. About 54%…
Construction is underway in Bishkek on what will be the largest sports facility in Central Asia — an international-class stadium built to FIFA standards. Designed to hold 51,000 spectators, the arena is expected to become the flagship of Kyrgyzstan’s sports infrastructure. Bishkek ArenaPlans for the stadium were first announced in…
A four-day workweek benefits both businesses and employees, according to a study published on July 21 in the Nature Human Behavior journal. Yet even with no legal obstacles, employers in Kazakhstan remain hesitant to embrace the trend. Boosting work efficiency In recent years, over 140 companies across five countries —…
Using Vladimir Lenin’s image and name in business branding is a high-risk strategy with polarizing appeal, one that can either attract a niche market or provoke significant backlash. Whether Lenin serves as an effective brand for businesses tapping into «communist nostalgia» or «communist chic,» trends seen in some post-communist countries…
Kazakhstan has ended up near the bottom of the international Quality of Life Index. Kursiv LifeStyle has reviewed how the country got there. The rating is prepared by Numbeo, a large analytical platform and is calculated based on the Quality of Life Index, which includes eight indicators: Purchasing power Security…
Alexey Kuzmichev, a Belarusian artist, tried to dig up Vincent van Gogh’s grave in France in a performance called «Renaissance.» Kursiv LifeStyle has watched the video of this «act of art.» The legend of postimpressionism is buried at the municipal graveyard in French Auvers-sur-Oise. Kuzmichev arrived there in a white…
The American dream factory – Hollywood – is set to convert Skibidi Toilet, a popular cartoon series on YouTube, into a full-fledged movie and create a new franchise. Michael Bay and Adam Goodman, the former head of Paramount Pictures, have confirmed their engagement in the project, according to Variety. Skibidi…
