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Useful links for Czech

https://www.nidv.cz/images/npublications/publications/files/05%20Hezky%20česky.pdf Čeština pro cizince a azylanty – cvičebnice https://www.inkluzivniskola.cz/sites/default/files/uploaded/cesky_den_ucebnice.pdf http://www.varianty.cz/download/pdf/pdfs_11.pdf https://www.kurzycestinyprocizince.cz/cs/e-learning.html https://www.umimecesky.cz/cviceni-sklonovani-zajmen-jenz Užitečné online odkazy | Inkluzivní škola Česká gramatika (ČDJ) – Procvičování online – Umíme česky Gramar.in

The kenesa in Žverynas

This video is sort of in Russian and Turkish. A bunch of Turkish students? got to the Karaim Kenesa in Vilnius, Lithuania, and a local, probably Karaim, is telling them about it. It's not very well recorded, but if it's a kenesa at Zverynas, it's certainly a unique video in its own way. https://youtu.be/CJAmcK5uwtk?si

The Mizar of Studzianka: A Memory of the Tatar Muslim Presence in Eastern Poland

In a quiet pine forest, just half a kilometer west of the village of Studzianka in the Podlaskie Voivodeship, nestled on a small wooded hill near the Żelawa River, lies a mizar – a Muslim cemetery. It stands as one of the last surviving witnesses of the Polish–Lithuanian Tatar presence in this region. The village … Continue reading The Mizar of Studzianka: A Memory of the Tatar Muslim Presence in Eastern Poland →

Jaroslav Vajgl – Pregnant Cook

Pregnant Chef is the alter ego of Jaroslav Vajgl, a Czech influencer and chef, but also a poker player, who rose to fame with his short and functional video recipes. He started creating content like this during the pandemic in 2021 and has gained immense popularity since. His recipes are known not only for their simplicity … Continue reading Jaroslav Vajgl – Pregnant Cook →

Bořek Slezáček – Czech-Silesian-Russian podcaster and actor

Bořek Slezáček is a Czech actor, producer, musician, and presenter, born on May 30, 1967, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic). He attended the Technical University of Ostrava and the Gymnázium Ostrava-Zábřeh, earning a degree in economics. After graduation, he spent four years in Spain working for a travel agency. Upon returning to the … Continue reading Bořek Slezáček – Czech-Silesian-Russian podcaster and actor →

Čermák & Staněk – boomer R-type celebs, or trendsetters of Czech intellectual showbiz?

Are these two prominent figures in the Czech intellectual scene relics of a bygone era – boomer R-type celebs clinging to past glories – or are they the very trendsetters shaping the future of Czech intellectual showbiz? For those unfamiliar, Čermák and Staněk have long held significant sway in Czech cultural discourse. Čermák, perhaps best … Continue reading Čermák & Staněk – boomer R-type celebs, or trendsetters of Czech intellectual showbiz? →

Pepíček Zíma: A Czech Musical Icon

Josef Zíma was a beloved Czech singer and actor whose career spanned several decades, becoming a household name particularly through traditional Czech brass band music (dechovka) and popular television programs. Born in 1932 in Prague, Zima first gained recognition in the 1950s as a singer with a warm, distinctive voice perfectly suited to the folk … Continue reading Pepíček Zíma: A Czech Musical Icon →

November 17th – the Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy and International Students’ Day

On November 17th, Czechs celebrate an important holiday on their calendar - the Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy and International Students' Day. This holiday commemorates two significant events of the twentieth century. November 17th, 1939: During the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, the Nazi authorities decided to close Czech universities for the … Continue reading November 17th – the Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy and International Students’ Day →

Twice Rusyns

part one I came across Rusyns several times in Macedonia. Once directly, when I was chatting with a local (Ohrid) Catholic priest, a biritualist (which means that he celebrates services in both the Western and Eastern rite (or rather the other way around, he is descended from Macedonian Uniates, who once in the nineteenth century … Continue reading Twice Rusyns →

Czech verbs “mluvit,” “říkat,” and “říct” all involve communication or speech, but they are used in slightly different way

Basically: MLUVIT O... ŘÍCT/ŘÍKAT, ŽE... 1. Mluvit: - It means "to speak" or "to talk." - "Mluvit" is used when referring to the act of speaking or talking in general, without specifying the content of the speech. - Example: "Oni mluví o počasí." (They are talking about the weather.) 2. Říkat: - It means "to … Continue reading Czech verbs “mluvit,” “říkat,” and “říct” all involve communication or speech, but they are used in slightly different way →

Gabowe Grądy and its Old Believers

Gabowe Grądy is a village in northeastern Poland, located in the Podlaskie Voivodeship. The village's name comes from the Polish word "gab" (elm) and "grąd" (hillock). In 1943, during World War II, Gabowe Grądy was burned down by Nazi forces. However, the village was rebuilt after the war. Gabowe Grądy is notable for being one … Continue reading Gabowe Grądy and its Old Believers →