Life in Armenia

[Artashes]

Re: Life in Armenia

The reason for posting this item was to prick our consciences by maybe asking ourselves
how many homeless people could have been accommodated with the amount of money spent (wasted?) by
a corrupt politician of a poor country loaded with multitude of social problems,
instead of seeking “eternal life and internal power “

It also shows how “lions being lead by donkeys” culture has permeated our leadership mentality.

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Understandable & reasonable. Also appropriate.
As I don't know anymore than what was contained in your post, I cannot speak about the details.
I can take some guesses though.
The tycoon paid for everything on Serj's account.
Was the tycoon seeking special treatment from Serj? Has this tycoon received undue privilege from Serj's quarter previously?
This guy & relationship needs be tracked & scrutinized intensely,IMO.
Is Serj trying to get benefits for Armenia from tycoon?
Can Serj bring back anything of value for his country because of this travel?
South Korea has much to offer Armenia.
We do have diplomatic relations.
Did this trip further our diplomatic dialog with South Korea?
On the surface it does look bad, maybe?
Artashes

[londontsi]

Re: Life in Armenia

I have known a number of Korean nationals in my lifetime.
100% have been trim of body with no excessive fat bulges.
I count a couple of these people as personal friends. Their honesty & consideration of others has been exemlory.
A rather decent & kind folk.
Personally know well 4 who are older than I (64+) that looked surprisingly youthful.
Although I don't know about above posts contents, I can say this ... The Korean people's modesty in amount of food consumed per meal & vegetable intact is to be admired.
Also, these people have a good intellect in my opinion.
Definitely worth considering this people's thoughts on health matters IMO.
Artashes

The reason for posting this item was to prick our consciences by maybe asking ourselves
how many homeless people could have been accommodated with the amount of money spent (wasted?) by
a corrupt politician of a poor country loaded with multitude of social problems,
instead of seeking “eternal life and internal power “

It also shows how “lions being lead by donkeys” culture has permeated our leadership mentality.


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[londontsi]

Re: Life in Armenia

Do they still eat dog meat? I will not stand for that.

I think in that part of the world they will eat anything with four legs ..... except the table!!

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[Eddo211]

Re: Life in Armenia

^^^South Korea only I think.....I knew a North Korean, very good guy.

[TomServo]

Re: Life in Armenia

Do they still eat dog meat? I will not stand for that.

[Artashes]

Re: Life in Armenia

Armenian President Among Health Tourists in Korea

http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/01/24/2014012401684.html

Korea's booming medical tourism industry has for the first time attracted a foreign head of state as the Armenian president had rejuvenation treatment here recently.

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan was driven by a convoy of black sedans to Chaum Center in Gangnam on Jan. 9 led by a police escort. Chaum is a rejuvenation clinic run by CHA Health Systems.

Accompanying Sargsyan were the ex-president of a former Soviet satellite nation and a Russian tycoon from Armenia. The tycoon had also been part of Russian President Vladimir Putin's entourage on his state visit last year and experienced the clinic's service at the time.


Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan (seated) talks to medical staff at Chaum Center in Gangnam on Jan. 9. /Courtesy of Chaum

The group visited Chaum every day during their weeklong stay here and had treatment including stem cell therapy, spa and anti-aging therapy, body polishes and massages and weight-control programs.

Clinic staff say Sargsyan was escorted by police and the National Intelligence Service during his stay.
The group paid a total of W200 million (US$1=W1,076) for their treatment and left on Jan. 17.

Since opening in 2010, Chaum has drawn many rich people from around the world who come to Seoul in their private jets. Among them were Chinese and Canadian business tycoons, the prime minister of Kazakhstan and Saudi and UAE royalty.

The reasons for medical tourism are diversifying. Recently, former Korean national soccer coach Guus Hiddink visited a hospital in Seoul to undergo knee surgery.

Last year, more than 200,000 foreigners are estimated to have visited Korea for medical treatment. The Health Ministry expects the number of medical tourists to reach 1 million in 2020.

I have known a number of Korean nationals in my lifetime.
100% have been trim of body with no excessive fat bulges.
I count a couple of these people as personal friends. Their honesty & consideration of others has been exemlory.
A rather decent & kind folk.
Personally know well 4 who are older than I (64+) that looked surprisingly youthful.
Although I don't know about above posts contents, I can say this ... The Korean people's modesty in amount of food consumed per meal & vegetable intact is to be admired.
Also, these people have a good intellect in my opinion.
Definitely worth considering this people's thoughts on health matters IMO.
Artashes

[londontsi]

Re: Life in Armenia

Armenian President Among Health Tourists in Korea

http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/01/24/2014012401684.html

Korea's booming medical tourism industry has for the first time attracted a foreign head of state as the Armenian president had rejuvenation treatment here recently.

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan was driven by a convoy of black sedans to Chaum Center in Gangnam on Jan. 9 led by a police escort. Chaum is a rejuvenation clinic run by CHA Health Systems.

Accompanying Sargsyan were the ex-president of a former Soviet satellite nation and a Russian tycoon from Armenia. The tycoon had also been part of Russian President Vladimir Putin's entourage on his state visit last year and experienced the clinic's service at the time.


Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan (seated) talks to medical staff at Chaum Center in Gangnam on Jan. 9. /Courtesy of Chaum

The group visited Chaum every day during their weeklong stay here and had treatment including stem cell therapy, spa and anti-aging therapy, body polishes and massages and weight-control programs.

Clinic staff say Sargsyan was escorted by police and the National Intelligence Service during his stay.
The group paid a total of W200 million (US$1=W1,076) for their treatment and left on Jan. 17.

Since opening in 2010, Chaum has drawn many rich people from around the world who come to Seoul in their private jets. Among them were Chinese and Canadian business tycoons, the prime minister of Kazakhstan and Saudi and UAE royalty.

The reasons for medical tourism are diversifying. Recently, former Korean national soccer coach Guus Hiddink visited a hospital in Seoul to undergo knee surgery.

Last year, more than 200,000 foreigners are estimated to have visited Korea for medical treatment. The Health Ministry expects the number of medical tourists to reach 1 million in 2020.

[londontsi]

Re: Life in Armenia

This goes back to Roman times....seriously.

.... and it does not stop at Kazan University ....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25830617

[Eddo211]

Re: Life in Armenia

This goes back to Roman times....seriously.

[londontsi]

Re: Life in Armenia





Has anybody come across this type of arrangement in Armenia?
Apparently quite common in ex Soviet Union and beyond.
At first I thought it was black propaganda, it seems not .....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25848800