Today’s guest is Rurikova from Ukraine. She studied in Hangzhou for her Bachelor’s degree and now she works for a Chinese company in Germany. In this episode, we’ll hear about her journey as an international student in China and her current work life. 👥Guest: Rurikova 🇺🇦 00:20 Rurikova’s self-introduction 01:21 Rurikova’s background and encounter with China 07:38 Student life in Hangzhou 16:46 Teaching style in China and Europe 24:44 Cultural differences between Ukraine and China 29:15 Working for a Chinese company in Germany 36:32 What would Rurikova like to attempt in the future 🌐Rurikova’s SNS 📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rurikova_ 📖Feng Shui / 风水(fēngshuǐ) 05:40 Feng shui (literally meaning "wind-water") is an ancient Chinese practice of arranging buildings, objects, and spaces to live in harmony with the natural environment and energy flow. Rooted in Daoism, it views the world as dynamic and interconnected, using spatial design to promote health, balance, and well-being. 🗺️Kunming / 昆明(Kūnmíng) 06:27 Kunming, the vibrant capital of China’s southwestern Yunnan Province, is globally renowned as the "City of Eternal Spring" for its mild, temperate year-round climate. Sitting at an elevation of roughly 1,900m (6,200ft), this bustling metropolis acts as a crucial cultural crossroads, a gateway to Southeast Asia, and a major transit hub for exploring China's stunning ethnic minority regions. 🗺️Hangzhou / 杭州(Hángzhōu) Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province, is the southern terminus of the ancient Grand Canal waterway, which originates in Beijing. Its West Lake, celebrated by poets and artists since the 9th century, encompasses islands (reachable by boat), temples, pavilions, gardens and arched bridges. On its south bank is the 5-story Leifeng Pagoda, a modern reconstruction of a structure built in 975 A.D. 🗺️Taiyuan / 太原(Tàiyuán) 10:37 Taiyuan is the capital of Shanxi, China. It is the political, economic, cultural, and international exchange center of the province, containing an industrial base focusing on energy and heavy chemicals. 🇺🇦Ukraine Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe with its capital in Kyiv, a land area of approximately 603,500 km²—about 1.6 times the size of Japan. It gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Ukraine is a major exporter of agricultural products, including wheat, corn, and sunflower oil, and has also developed steel and IT industries. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー 大家好！Hi there, it's Rie. This podcast shares peoples’ real, unfiltered stories about life, culture, work in China as well as their language learning journey. Through personal experiences — both my own and those of my guests — we explore what it's really like to live, work, and grow in China. 大家好！みなさんこんにちは、RIEです。このポッドキャストチャンネルでは、中国での生活や文化、お仕事事情、言語学習のコツについての話を中心に、私やゲストの実体験に基づいたありのままのストーリーを紹介していきます！ Leave a comment or send me a message for requests :) 感想・リクエストはコメント欄または下のフォームからどうぞ♩ 🗳️Request Form リクエストフォーム https://forms.gle/wgk5QUeVbB8XTHXR6 ✉️Business Inquiry お仕事のお問い合わせ podcast@healthylifestyle.jp 🌐Official Website https://www.chinarealtalks.com 🌐SNS 📱Instagram - Podcast OFFICIAL: https://instagram.com/infopod.cn - 日中COMMUNITY OFFICIAL: https://instagram.com/jpcncomm - RIE: https://instagram.com/lingogram.jp 📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@infopodcn 📻Follow the show for the latest stories and insights! チャンネル登録して最新エピソード情報をいち早く受け取ろう♩
