Genealogy / Looking for city of Pluslaw Russia [16]

I still claim that Płuchów is the best bet - it's from American paper, not a Russian passport, so it's not Cyrillic script - it's a village near Lwów (Lviv) - Polish land before partitions, Russian later.

Genealogy / Looking for city of Pluslaw Russia [16]

I am convinced that the city name (actually it's a village) is Pluchow as I checked on the Ellis Islands papers and described above.

So for me the case is closed :)
Below evidences: (from the second scan I recognised yet that the Antoni's father name is Jan Grzeszczynski, so the surname is also misspelled).

Gruszczyński is quite popular name in Poland - more than 4600 people have it here, check the map in the link below:
moikrewni.pl/mapa/kompletny/gruszczy%25C5%2584ski.html

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Genealogy / Looking for city of Pluslaw Russia [16]

I've checked the records, and the town name written by hand looks like Pluchow
libertyellisfoundation.org/passenger-details/czoxMjoiMTAxMTUzMTkwMDk1Ijs=/czo5OiJwYXNzZW5nZXIiOw==
Ship Manifest Image 0071

Polish name is Płuchów - town in Złoczów (Zolochiv) county (now in Ukraine), Ukrainian name is Pluhiv (you may find it on Google Maps)

Off-Topic / Thanks a lot for all of your kindness [27]

I think Pakistan is very interesting country with very interesting people. I've heard on radio couple days ago about a Polish traveler who changed his mind about most fascinating country and people he ever visited - it was for Pakistan of course - most beautiful journey of his life.

Genealogy / Looking for city of Pluslaw Russia [16]

I can't find any similar place either. Do you have a scan of this Ellis Island transcript? The info on it is probably handwritten, so the name might be slightly different. Or could you provide us the name of your grandfather - we may check the libertyellisfoundation.org site and look for his data ourselves.

Language / Blurry Polish word on paper - what can it be? [6]

Maybe the word is: Porcelana

Life / Hairdressers prices and salons in Warsaw? [6]

Hest Salon - they claim that they speak English:
youtube.com/watch?v=D3Kq3pnfKNI#t=41
Some opinions:




Their website:
hest.pl/index.php (you may select English to change the language)

Travel / Items limit of value during travel - Importation laws for Switzerland --> Poland [2]

There is no value limit for things you can bring with you to Poland, unless it's an antique.
So don't worry - if it's not big amount of alcohol, cigarrettes or some prohibited things then you'll be fine.

Life / Where can I give away used clothes in Poland? [10]

There are articles saying that clothes from boxes are giving over mostly to Asia for sale or to places where are recycled into wipers, cleaning clothes - instead to hands of poor Polish people in need.

Better give it directly to Caritas office - currently (up to October 26th) clothes (for adults and children) and foods are collected in Sopot.


Check the site, and map where it is:

partybeep.com/przygotowanie-do-zimy-zbiorka-odziezy-dla-dzieci-i-doroslych-zatoka-sztuki-3036800.html

Life / Best internet for 3G or 4G usb device in Warsaw? [11]

I don't use LTE, but skimmed through the offers. I don't know if you're able to take a 12/24 months contract or not, but check this:

I would consider PLUS or PLAY. I read that PLUS may have better speed, but PLAY has slightly better range. But if you are in Warsaw, range shouldn't be a problem.

Plus (Internet Power formula) have 6 months unlimited internet for free if you decide on 24months contract (even if you reach 25GB limit, but then the speed will drop to up to 10 Mb/s). No data limits at night (12PM-9AM - included). 60 PLN

Play (Formula 4G LTE Unlimited) likewise free 6 months unlimited internet (after you'll reach 30GB limit), then 10PLN monthly extra for that, no data limits at night (1AM-8AM - included), the price is 50 PLN

I would give a slight advantage to Plus, but still this analysis is very far from perfect. Other things may play important role here as well, and maybe someone has own experience in Lte in Warsaw.

Life / Best internet for 3G or 4G usb device in Warsaw? [11]


Thanks gregy for explanation. It seems that I stucked in the past...
In this case PLAY or ORANGE may be the (only?) option. The first one has better range and no data limits in offer.

Oh and yet the Plus mentioned... It has no data limit too.

Life / Best internet for 3G or 4G usb device in Warsaw? [11]

Thanks, I'm good.


- I need to guessing again - maybe it's a dsl modem? I need more informations how do you want to use it - in Poland the most common (and stable) is cable and adsl internet - different providers offers different ways to connect to the web.

Life / Best internet for 3G or 4G usb device in Warsaw? [11]

What kind of device it is? 3G/4G internet means that you're talking about sim card? Bunch of options there - pre-paid or contract, check other threads regarding sim cards (use search field).

Life / Asian / American TV channels in Poland? [4]

There's some possibility with satellite:

For Indian channels look here lyngsat.com/freetv/India.html
For Pakistani check out PakSat: lyngsat.com/Paksat-1R.html
With US channels isn't easy - there are few - scattered among different sattelites. Maybe try alternative: ustvnow.com

..and of course streams over internet.

Bigger dish, better range - buy FTA Kit if you're not interested in Polish channels.

Law / Right Hand Drive cars in Poland 'indefinitely' but not registered - doable? [21]

I've heard that przeglad of RHD's is possible and unexpensive in Germany and Czech Republic.

Food / Food box subscription in Poland [3]

Interesting question for somebody who is trapped in own house ;)
Anyway.. I've never heard of that kind of service - in which country is it available?

Law / Emailing of direct marketing mailshots in Poland - laws? [3]

Sending spam is not allowed in Poland. Every 'unwanted' information is considered as spam. So the sender needs first permission from recipient before sanding any 'mailshot'

The basic legal act regulating issues related to the transmission of commercial information by electronic post, is the act on electronic services (Dz.U. Nr 144, poz 1204);


Sorry for the google translate ;)
Detailed (Polish language) information is here: pomoc.home.pl/bazawiedzy/internet/131

Law / Seller won't answer, item hasn't arrived.. Could somebody help me sort out problems for allegro.pl? [6]


Message the seller, open a claim when you can't reach him. If he claims that he did send your item, request a tracking number. You need to know what kind of courier service (or Post) it was in order to contact them about your package.

Work / Is it difficult finding a job for Japanese people in Warsaw? Have you seen Japanese people working here? [12]

I don't think it has something to do with your nationality. Everything depends on qualifications and Polish language knowledge. Lot of expats working here, native English speakers, specialists..


If your Polish is fluent enough and appearance is right then everything is possible, although for the aforementioned places can be yet much higher requirements and a big competition.

Maybe it wouldn't hurt to look over some Japanese companies in your area, and contact them..

Good luck!

Law / Work visa and document from the employer about lack of opportunities to meet staffing needs from the governor [2]


He may be right - I didn't hear about requirement to provide such a document.
Anyway let us know, maybe someone from Migrant site will give you full explanation.

UK, Ireland / Polish Female Newborn in UK, what gift is more indicated? [2]

My hint is to buy a good (not "Chinese") teddy, a rattle or maybe a safe colorful rubber toy. For her it would be though rather indifferent since she's just a little babe.


I don't know such a thing for a newborn, the toy is for kid's fun - it don't have to be specially connected with Poland...

Life / Children's pocket money rate in Poland. [10]

Maybe I am a niggard, but 20PLN a week for six years old kid is enough.

Life / Polish cycle sites to report possible stolen bikes [10]


I own Merida too :)
There's no central Polish stolen bike database site - but we have couple choices (of course if I was a victim I would report on the Police and at every possible website)

bazarowerow.org/
forumrowerowe.org/forum/113-skradzione/
qr-rowery.pl/rowery/skradzione.html
bikeforum.pl/forum/47-skradziono-rower/

Love / Does anyone know of a good marriage counsellor/therapist in Poznan or Wroclaw area? [4]

I don't know them from any personal experience, but check out this list - some of those Poznan specialists provides also therapies in English

cpi.poznan.pl/zespol

Language / Order of words when adding one word? [9]


Change it for:
"Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji dziewiątej miesięcznicy"
Because "dziewiąta rocznica" refers to nine year anniversary!

Language / Order of words when adding one word? [9]

I'm not sure if the word "rocznica" is proper in this case. "Rocznica" is relating to "rok" - year - so for me it should be multiple count of 1 year, not month when using it.

Maybe "jubileusz" would be a better word for this.

Genealogy / Searching for information about Zosia Cytryn and Stanislaw Romuald Hochedlinger [9]


I see just the following sites which mention this man:

pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/18_Pu%C5%82k_Artylerii_Lekkiej

zrodlo.cemesta.com/b11GcScmZ19IfSktSUhjM1MiPSwqfklZZGJpe31mcXxJVHN9e359fg.html

and both are about the same:

Staff of 18 Light Artillery Regiment (I don't know soldier terminology, so translation may slightly differ)
2nd lieutenant Stanisław Romuald Hochedlinger was 1st platoon commander (2nd Squadron)

History / What is the history of the area that surrounds Ponizie - Podlaskie Voivodeship? [2]


As far I know this area was Polish from XVI to XVIII century (until 1795). XIX - XX (up to 1945) hard times for Poland, borders multiply moved, lands changed owners.


Of course, but also none of Pole has 100% Polish blood - looking from the history, migrations - the same applies not only for you ;)
What is your surname by the way? It may be typical for certain countries.

Life / Why is Orange Poland such a crappy / expensive network? [53]


When watching a channel: click OK on the remote - on the screen you'll see additional informations - choose "język" (language), and then you may change it to English (if available). The next option is "napisy" - subtitles. You can also try to modify it sometimes.

Life / Hairdressers prices and salons in Warsaw? [6]

Women hair (price depends mostly from the length) - cut & finish 30-60 PLN, hair dye roughly 150-240.