Irkutsk State University: My professor Shaulina Lyudmila was very sincere and kind. The first day, she asked about my research and planned to try what I have never done at my university. When I ask some questions, she replied to all of them one by one regardless of how busy she was. I was able to learn many things from her not only knowledge but also how warm Russian was. She even took tea time every day and prepared sweets, bread, and delicious homemade gems for me. I was able to enjoy working and communicating, thanks to her.

Foods and Travel: I enjoyed every meal there. I had famous stew Borscht, local fish (Amur) soup, and BBQ style meats. Addition to Russian dishes, there were some other local cuisine restaurants like Buryat and Georgia. Everything was good for me, and the price was affordable. In the case of travel, I can clearly remember beautiful Lake Baikal, Catholic church, and White birch forests. The great nature in Irkutsk was breathtaking, and I was overwhelmed.

In conclusion, the most impressive thing for me was the Russians cordial attitude toward us. They didn't complain about the tasks we asked them, took us around the city and invited us to dinner many times. They returned me much more than I gave any time, and I am missing Irkutsk already.