gumishu
20 May 2022
History / POLISH AND RUSSIAN FRIENDSHIP WILL LAST FOREVER [513]
what about German (or Austrian) high culture, then
The Russian high culture is a myth.
what about German (or Austrian) high culture, then
gumishu
18 May 2022
Genealogy / Kosiorek - looking for Polish meaning, relatives [12]
genealogiapolonica.com/ - the simplest way to do that is to hire a professional genealogist from Poland like the one in the link
genealogiapolonica.com/ - the simplest way to do that is to hire a professional genealogist from Poland like the one in the link
gumishu
18 May 2022
Classifieds / Looking for property to rent or accommodation in Gdansk [10]
that's a simple consequence of you not knowing Polish - Polish lawyers that speak English are probably in greater demand elsewhere -
dudkowiak.com/local-services/law-firm-gdansk-lawyer-gdansk/ - here's a lawyer company that uses English (from Gdańsk) that I found thanks to uncle google
I cannot find a legal representation while
that's a simple consequence of you not knowing Polish - Polish lawyers that speak English are probably in greater demand elsewhere -
dudkowiak.com/local-services/law-firm-gdansk-lawyer-gdansk/ - here's a lawyer company that uses English (from Gdańsk) that I found thanks to uncle google
gumishu
25 Apr 2022
gumishu
22 Apr 2022
History / What do Poles owe to Hungarians? [275]
Poland bought gas from Russia after 2015 because it was bound by a long term take-or-pay contract that was signed during the PO/PSL government that expires later this year
- the current government did a lot of to wean off of Russian gas: it's building a gas pipeline from Denmark to Poland which is supposed to pump gas this autumn, it finished the LNG terminal in Świnoujście and plans another one in Gdańsk area
Other countries felt the same, even countries like Poland that had been sceptical of Moscow still bought gas from Russia.
Poland bought gas from Russia after 2015 because it was bound by a long term take-or-pay contract that was signed during the PO/PSL government that expires later this year
- the current government did a lot of to wean off of Russian gas: it's building a gas pipeline from Denmark to Poland which is supposed to pump gas this autumn, it finished the LNG terminal in Świnoujście and plans another one in Gdańsk area
gumishu
22 Apr 2022
History / What do Poles owe to Hungarians? [275]
they don't have to choose at all: Germany is leading the resistence to sanctions against Russia - so Hungary is fine and dandy
Now the Hungarian gov't. is being faced with a choice; support Putin or Ukraine.
they don't have to choose at all: Germany is leading the resistence to sanctions against Russia - so Hungary is fine and dandy
gumishu
21 Apr 2022
Life / The Pole, as an example of a perfect Russophobe, in a spherical vacuum [42]
@Cojestdocholery
there is a Polish joke about Russians: juhas (a junior shepherd in the Tatras) calls at baca's and says: "Baca, have you heard: Russians went to space". Baca asks: "All of them?" "No, just one" "To co mi dupę zawracacie" says baca.
@Cojestdocholery
there is a Polish joke about Russians: juhas (a junior shepherd in the Tatras) calls at baca's and says: "Baca, have you heard: Russians went to space". Baca asks: "All of them?" "No, just one" "To co mi dupę zawracacie" says baca.
gumishu
13 Apr 2022
Genealogy / What does my Polish name mean? [402]
I was a bit wrong Maciej come from Matthias a diminutive form of Matthew in the Hebrew Bible
both Maciej and Mateusz
I was a bit wrong Maciej come from Matthias a diminutive form of Matthew in the Hebrew Bible
gumishu
13 Apr 2022
Genealogy / What does my Polish name mean? [402]
both Maciej and Mateusz are forms of Mathew which arrived in Poland through different routes and at different times
Maciej I think is Mark, Masteus is Matthew
both Maciej and Mateusz are forms of Mathew which arrived in Poland through different routes and at different times
gumishu
13 Apr 2022
Polonia / Sending a parcel from Sweden to Poland [3]
there are no import taxes on goods within the EU - you shouldn't worry about it - I can't recommend you a shipping company because I'm not in the know
although my not very educated guess is that international parcel companies like UPS, TNT and DHL work both in Sweden and Poland a can arrange a shipment and delivery
there are no import taxes on goods within the EU - you shouldn't worry about it - I can't recommend you a shipping company because I'm not in the know
although my not very educated guess is that international parcel companies like UPS, TNT and DHL work both in Sweden and Poland a can arrange a shipment and delivery
gumishu
17 Mar 2022
Life / Healthcare Cover in Poland - accessing Spanish healthcare through ZUS? [5]
Polish citizens holding a European health card (which is issued on demand with no further conditions) can access healthcare in other EU countries (as far as I know) just like those countries' citizens
your situation though looks more complicated and I am pedestrian in these matters (I only know about Poles being able to access healthcare in say Germany thanks to the special card because my mom used to work in Germany and obtained the card just in case)
however, if this may indicate anything, my dad who was working in Holland and was only insured there (was not paying ZUS in Poland) was admitted to a hospital in Poland with just his EU health card (or whatever it is formally called)
Edit: just checked it: the card is called "Europejska karta ubezpieczenia zdrowotnego" (European health insurance card)
Does anyone know if we will be able to access Spanish healthcare using ZUS
Polish citizens holding a European health card (which is issued on demand with no further conditions) can access healthcare in other EU countries (as far as I know) just like those countries' citizens
your situation though looks more complicated and I am pedestrian in these matters (I only know about Poles being able to access healthcare in say Germany thanks to the special card because my mom used to work in Germany and obtained the card just in case)
however, if this may indicate anything, my dad who was working in Holland and was only insured there (was not paying ZUS in Poland) was admitted to a hospital in Poland with just his EU health card (or whatever it is formally called)
Edit: just checked it: the card is called "Europejska karta ubezpieczenia zdrowotnego" (European health insurance card)
gumishu
10 Mar 2022
Genealogy / Is your line of the Polish family noble? [74]
as far as I know there are no central registers of births, marriages etc before the second world war - you would need to hire someone to search for the records you are interested in in local parishes where your ancestors were born (most of these have survived the war(s) - at least since the beginnining of the 19th century)
Please, can someone tell me how to access birth, marriage, baptismal records in Poland
as far as I know there are no central registers of births, marriages etc before the second world war - you would need to hire someone to search for the records you are interested in in local parishes where your ancestors were born (most of these have survived the war(s) - at least since the beginnining of the 19th century)
gumishu
10 Mar 2022
History / POLISH AND RUSSIAN FRIENDSHIP WILL LAST FOREVER [513]
@Vlad1234
there is a Polish joke - a 'juhas' (shepherd) calls at the baca's (baca is a chief of local shepherds) and shouts: Baco, słyszeliście, Ruskie w kosmos polecieli. (Baca, have you heard: Russians flew to space). Baca asks: Wszystkie? (All of them?). Juhas: Nie, jeden. (No. Only one) Baca: To co mi dupę zawracacie. (So what's the fuss.)
@Vlad1234
there is a Polish joke - a 'juhas' (shepherd) calls at the baca's (baca is a chief of local shepherds) and shouts: Baco, słyszeliście, Ruskie w kosmos polecieli. (Baca, have you heard: Russians flew to space). Baca asks: Wszystkie? (All of them?). Juhas: Nie, jeden. (No. Only one) Baca: To co mi dupę zawracacie. (So what's the fuss.)
gumishu
8 Mar 2022
Genealogy / Has anyone heard of Chohanna? [3]
it would be much easier if you post a picture of the document(s) in question
he wrote Chohanna
it would be much easier if you post a picture of the document(s) in question
gumishu
7 Mar 2022
History / Polish Guard Companies in Britain for POW Camps [7]
try German Red Cross - this is their website: drk.de/en/the-grc/contact-us/
How can I find records to locate camp
try German Red Cross - this is their website: drk.de/en/the-grc/contact-us/
gumishu
5 Mar 2022
History / What Was Happening in Poland around 1905? [73]
nothing particular - people left for America to earn a living
What was happening in Poland (Russia) in 1913?
nothing particular - people left for America to earn a living
gumishu
1 Mar 2022
Life / Advice on travelling to Poland - help for Ukrainian refugees [9]
@gumishu
well, if you fail to contact Polish volunteer organizations you can try international institutions like this: unhcr.org/news/briefing/2022/3/621deda74/unhcr-mobilizing-aid-forcibly-displaced-ukraine-neighbouring-countries.html
@gumishu
well, if you fail to contact Polish volunteer organizations you can try international institutions like this: unhcr.org/news/briefing/2022/3/621deda74/unhcr-mobilizing-aid-forcibly-displaced-ukraine-neighbouring-countries.html
gumishu
1 Mar 2022
Life / Advice on travelling to Poland - help for Ukrainian refugees [9]
@rc2pc2
It's not like I would like to discourage you from going there but firstly there are plenty of Polish and Ukrainian volunteers on the spot (who have little to no language barrier):
secondly Medyka itself is a small place and I doubt you can find a place to stay there - the nearest city is Przemyśl whis is about 15 km from Medyka - if you don't have a car that may be a big problem (unless you work as a part of a volunteer team who travel together)
I have had a quick look at the places for rent in Przemyśl and there is not many of them (they are not expensive (in the range of 1000 -1500 PLN) but they are few which probably means they are currently sought after)
as for charities and similar not answering e-mails: firstly they are busy currently, secondly it is not typical of Polish institutions and businesses to answer emails unless they are interested in you (I know it sounds strange and rude but that's how it is in Poland for the most part)
ultimately my advice is not to come here unless you get in contact and arrange things with an institution that looks for volunteers (keep on trying to contact them)
it is very kind and magnanimous of you to be willing and ready to help and you deserve a big thanks for that
take care
@rc2pc2
It's not like I would like to discourage you from going there but firstly there are plenty of Polish and Ukrainian volunteers on the spot (who have little to no language barrier):
secondly Medyka itself is a small place and I doubt you can find a place to stay there - the nearest city is Przemyśl whis is about 15 km from Medyka - if you don't have a car that may be a big problem (unless you work as a part of a volunteer team who travel together)
I have had a quick look at the places for rent in Przemyśl and there is not many of them (they are not expensive (in the range of 1000 -1500 PLN) but they are few which probably means they are currently sought after)
as for charities and similar not answering e-mails: firstly they are busy currently, secondly it is not typical of Polish institutions and businesses to answer emails unless they are interested in you (I know it sounds strange and rude but that's how it is in Poland for the most part)
ultimately my advice is not to come here unless you get in contact and arrange things with an institution that looks for volunteers (keep on trying to contact them)
it is very kind and magnanimous of you to be willing and ready to help and you deserve a big thanks for that
take care
gumishu
25 Feb 2022
News / How does Poland feel about influx of US troops? [60]
I read a remark by a Russian person that instead of wearing masks Putin sits a long distance from his interlocutors - as demonstrated by his meetings with Macron and Scholz (but not only because he behaves this way also in internal meetings)
I read a remark by a Russian person that instead of wearing masks Putin sits a long distance from his interlocutors - as demonstrated by his meetings with Macron and Scholz (but not only because he behaves this way also in internal meetings)
gumishu
25 Feb 2022
Genealogy / Domanski and Babiacz Ancestry [6]
the forum has not so wide scope in Poland - and I am not knowleadgable in the subject to guide you - what I think is you need to contact professionals - I will post the first result I found in google searching for 'genealogia' and 'usługi' (genealogy, services):
actanet.pl/genealogia/uslugi/#:~:text=%20%20%201%20%E2%80%A2%20Kompleksowe%20us%C5%82ugi%20genealogiczne%0AObejmuj%C4%85,w%20waszej...%204%20%E2%80%A2%20Historia%20rodziny%20More%
Edit: this site seems to use English : poznajprzodkow.pl/
We would appreciate any comment or information that you can provide us.
the forum has not so wide scope in Poland - and I am not knowleadgable in the subject to guide you - what I think is you need to contact professionals - I will post the first result I found in google searching for 'genealogia' and 'usługi' (genealogy, services):
actanet.pl/genealogia/uslugi/#:~:text=%20%20%201%20%E2%80%A2%20Kompleksowe%20us%C5%82ugi%20genealogiczne%0AObejmuj%C4%85,w%20waszej...%204%20%E2%80%A2%20Historia%20rodziny%20More%
Edit: this site seems to use English : poznajprzodkow.pl/
gumishu
21 Feb 2022
Language / How well do Polish people understand Slovak? [88]
not really - that might work between Czech and Slovak but between Slovak and Polish word discrepancies are really significant - having said that I think it is easier for Poles to understand Slovak because of the prosody of Slovak is more similar to Polish - and I am saying that as a person who can understand a (singnificant) bit of the Czech language (which I think is more difficult for Poles to figure out)
A bit like
not really - that might work between Czech and Slovak but between Slovak and Polish word discrepancies are really significant - having said that I think it is easier for Poles to understand Slovak because of the prosody of Slovak is more similar to Polish - and I am saying that as a person who can understand a (singnificant) bit of the Czech language (which I think is more difficult for Poles to figure out)
gumishu
21 Feb 2022
Language / Is anyone playing Polish wordle - słowle? [3]
never played that but there is a Polish word game called literaki on kurnik.pl
slowle
never played that but there is a Polish word game called literaki on kurnik.pl
gumishu
21 Feb 2022
Law / Cops in Poland [7]
I think you are a bit exaggerating - but well - maybe you cannot be yourself without
They can beat you if you protest
I think you are a bit exaggerating - but well - maybe you cannot be yourself without
gumishu
21 Feb 2022
Law / Cops in Poland [7]
not typically - but you can be sure they would beat you if you cross their path
Do cops in Poland beat people into confessions
not typically - but you can be sure they would beat you if you cross their path
gumishu
18 Feb 2022
News / How does Poland feel about influx of US troops? [60]
the number is actually at least 10 times lower
60,000 US soldiers
the number is actually at least 10 times lower
gumishu
12 Feb 2022
Travel / Being Transgender and visiting Wroclaw [467]
hahahhahah - brilliant
who identified as the tooth fairy.
hahahhahah - brilliant
gumishu
12 Feb 2022
Travel / Current Entry Restrictions in Poland [4]
you have to be fully vaccinated against covid (including boosters) and have a recent negative covid test (either an antigen one or a PCR one) - otherwise you are subject to a 7 day quarantine
I have no knowledge of what governing is planning regarding canceling international travel covid restrictions
you have to be fully vaccinated against covid (including boosters) and have a recent negative covid test (either an antigen one or a PCR one) - otherwise you are subject to a 7 day quarantine
I have no knowledge of what governing is planning regarding canceling international travel covid restrictions
gumishu
12 Feb 2022
Life / Massage in Krakow [3]
studiotwojegozdrowia.com/en - here's one website I found in English (massage studio in Kraków)
if you want other places, search this phrase: 'masaż Kraków' or maybe 'studio masażu Kraków'
studiotwojegozdrowia.com/en - here's one website I found in English (massage studio in Kraków)
if you want other places, search this phrase: 'masaż Kraków' or maybe 'studio masażu Kraków'
gumishu
12 Feb 2022
Life / Electricity in Poland: plug and voltage? [73]
@PatK100
electricity in Poland is 230 Volts with 50 Hz - this is the typical shape of the sockets : upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Socket_EF.JPG/250px-Socket_EF.JPG
if you come from the UK you need an adapter if you want to use electric apliances brought from the UK as far as I know
@PatK100
electricity in Poland is 230 Volts with 50 Hz - this is the typical shape of the sockets : upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Socket_EF.JPG/250px-Socket_EF.JPG
this is the typical shape of the sockets :
if you come from the UK you need an adapter if you want to use electric apliances brought from the UK as far as I know
gumishu
12 Feb 2022
Language / About usage of the special Polish letters: ą ć ę ł ń ó ś ż ź [28]
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zanik_iloczasu
In my view, the former part of this sentence is false, only the latter is true.
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zanik_iloczasu