Siberian Dream

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Summary: She is a Mongolian girl.
Review: As a Buriat Mongol, I am very proud of her to be a world class super model. Her full name is in Russian as a victim of Russian colony. Because Russians occupied the Western Mongolia (Oirat) in XVIII century and dropped "Mongolia" from the "Buriat Mongolia" by Stalin's command. Then, Russians brain-washed all Buriat Mongols to be not Mongols. Hundreds and hundreds Burait Mongols received Ph.D. on the theme of "Buriats are not Mongols". But, we speak in the Western Mongolian dialect even today. It is true that Buriats were real warriors of Chingis khaan. Chingis khaan's mother came from the Buriat tribe - Merged. Thanks Irina for your achievements and a wonderful book. Do not say that I am a Siberian. You are create and create grand daughter of Greater Mongolian Empire. Mongols are legendary people, please to be brave and proud to be a Mongolian. Cheers

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Summary: "Siberian Dream" is a breath of fresh air.
Review: For many of the readers the book might have seemed a little bit hard to follow as it explores unusual experiences of the Buriad supermodel. They might have expected a rather typical portrayal of the world of fashion.

But "Siberian Dream" is unique. It depicts Irina's fantastic journey from the suppression and poverty of Communist Russia to the freedom and extravagance of the West.

I would have to compliment the author's incredible writing style. She brings in the beauty of Russian writing along with a modern American wit.

I highly recommend this book to young curious readers. Irina's book was a great inspiration to me. I hope it will have the same effect on other readers.

Bravo Irina! Saihan nom bichsend bayarlaa!

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Summary: Thanks, Irina
Review: I enjoyed reading "Siberian Dream"
by this woman who made all her way to the US.
I believe many do not suspect how close it was to impossible
to get into Moscow fashion world from Ulan-Ude,
and then
to get out of the Communist Russia
to become a top-model being Asian from Siberia.

I really enjoyed Irina's book and I admire her adventurism,
beauty and style.

She is one of the most famous Buryats in the world, and we are proud of her.

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Summary: Thanks, Irina
Review: I enjoyed reading "Siberian Dream"
by this woman who made all her way to the US.
I believe many do not suspect how close it was to impossible
to get into Moscow fashion world from Ulan-Ude,
and then
to get out of the Communist Russia
to become a top-model being Asian from Siberia.

I really enjoyed Irina's book and I admire her adventurism,
beauty and style.

She is one of the most famous Buryats in the world, and we are proud of her.

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Summary: Unique, sincere, refreshing rags to riches tale
Review: Many facets make this a worthwhile read: Set against the backdrop of a crumbling Soviet union, the reader is privy to conditions and scenes from an "insider". As well this is a coming of age tale that spans continents and industries. It's no wonder that there was such a fuss made about Irina in the fashion world when she first made her splash...She is the world's first high fashion model from Siberia, a fact which may account for her grace and gratitude.Lastly, this is one of the freshest accounts that have ever read of a young person ( model) participating in the world of top fashion designers- with no trace of ennui or jadedness.

Rating:
Summary: Unique, sincere, refreshing rags to riches tale
Review: Many facets make this a worthwhile read: Set against the backdrop of a crumbling Soviet union, the reader is privy to conditions and scenes from an "insider". As well this is a coming of age tale that spans continents and industries. It's no wonder that there was such a fuss made about Irina in the fashion world when she first made her splash...She is the world's first high fashion model from Siberia, a fact which may account for her grace and gratitude.Lastly, this is one of the freshest accounts that have ever read of a young person ( model) participating in the world of top fashion designers- with no trace of ennui or jadedness.

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Summary: reallyy niceee read
Review: This is one of those rag-to-riches, against-all-odds book. Whilst I am happy for her success and wishing her the best for the future, I believe that the way she conveys her characters are rather two-dimensional-ish or stiff. I do not mind if the pace could be quickened up or the flow been made more fluid. It meant to be a delightful book to read but then again, I found the reading experience overbearing. Perhaps, I have too high of an expectation for this book.