Polonia / POLES vs BULGARIANS [160]

rychlik

I would suggest that you stop talking about politics where two persons regardless their nationality can hardly get along. I however didn't notice any "communistic" stuff in what was said... He merely said he hadn't perceived Poland as a democratic country and that it wouldn't have been great economically which may or may not eventually be the truth. He's being pessimistic, whereas you rychlik being optimistic and logically don't like what he's saying about your country. End of story.


What's wrong with Balkan people? I think you should yourself be less arrogant in your judgments to expect the appropriate attitude.


It's a bit more complicated. Russia helped them both at different times to fight Turks and they both have pro and anti-Russian people. There're significantly more pro-Russian people in Serbia though due to Bulgarian society that is torn apart and experiences really tough times. Some consider themselves Turkish, some Slavic, some don't have a clue on who they are. That's all happening against the background of economical disaster and religious disorientation. Long story short... some Bulgarians are nice, some are not anyway the politics is not the sphere where one has to look for things in common.

Language / Funny/strange/deviant words in the Polish language [35]


Russian too. My Czech friend understand that as well.


Polonius I think I got your logic. :) Did you look up the etymology of the word "huj"?
Khvost means "tail". E.g. dog's tail=psiny khvost.


Actually both: luna and mesjac. Depending on a stage of a month. When it's round it's luna, when it's half or less then mesjac. Although nobody pays attention to that fact and everyone picks the word he wants. Luna is more romantic word I guess... so if you have a stroll with a gall better use "luna".

Language / Funny/strange/deviant words in the Polish language [35]

So your answer is yes. :) That's interesting... I didn't any other Slavs used it in this meaning, a lot understand though.

Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]


It doesn't. It looks more like Belorussian or Polish or Ukrainian.
I did a quick search and got results mostly from Belorussia. Пирштук is spelling in Cyrillic if needed.

Language / Funny/strange/deviant words in the Polish language [35]


Does it have same meaning as it does in Russian? :))

Genealogy / Polish Gypsy Roots & Roma ancestors in their families [205]


Same goes for Russia plus it's outstretched here to your pocket if you stand gaping about.

Travel / Poland wildlife and similar wild life where you live. [246]


I think it's either "zhuk-olen" (deer-beetle - Rus), Lucanus cervus or "chlebny zhuk" (bread beetle - Rus) Anisoplia austriaca. Were there any grains close to the place?

Genealogy / Polish and Russian DNA? [52]


The Wends, the Sorbs or in Russian Венеды, Лужицкие сербы (who are considered the closest existing folk to proto-Slavs, our common forefathers).

Different genetic studies gives us different results. From my perspective/from what I learnt Russians (here this means "Russians" by nationality, not citizenship if this makes sense) and Bielorussians are two closest nations to Poles. If you can read Russian you may as well read that Scracth Russian - get a Pole.


As was said they both originate from Wends. Although you should also keep in mind there was significant impact of Swedes, Germans, Balts, Ukrainians and Finns (in Russian case).

Genealogy / Mongolian the Golden Horde - do Poles have Mongolian ancestry? [256]


I like reading your unscientific fiction. Keep it up! :)

Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]


The Russian meaning is "turner", "lathe operator". There're lots of people with this last name in Russia and Ukraine.

Life / Poles are not racist [873]


It's an American stuff, Sean. It's often required even if you want to buy something or enrole to any bonus-system. Everybody is equal but those who own SSN are more equal... you know... :)) This was I guess Mr. cool's irony.

Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]


The word along with its primary meaning of bird in Russian is also used for males who dress fashionable and show off. Just FYI :)

Genealogy / Mongolian the Golden Horde - do Poles have Mongolian ancestry? [256]

Mmm... it gets stinky... what's happened? Oh I see now.. Mr. Hatemonger, Vseja Ukraine as large as life. :) Should I say "welcome again to the tiny world of Tolik's inferiority complex"? :))


ROFL :))) Another piece of anger/stupidity from Nat. Pls add to quote of the day. Keep it up! :)

Tolia, if I had so many "secrets" left to be revealed as you do, I would start "revealing" it right away not to end up in total ignorance. Read books... you know... maybe go to psychologist... this should do you good!

Btw I guess everybody is alright with you being a bit Asiatic. At least I personally don't treat you as subhumans for that only reason. Chin up! ;)

Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]


For me it sounds like it's somebody who lives "za rzeka" - literally beyond the river, across the river, on other side of the river. It's a popular last name in Russia. Although I'd recommend you to wait for more reliable responses as I don't speak Polish.

News / Is NORD STREAM dangerous for Poland's natural enviroment? [540]


No, but they're part of Russian picture for foreigners. I think they earn most of money having tours over the world.

News / Is NORD STREAM dangerous for Poland's natural enviroment? [540]


Good one. :) I didn't see it. Kind of self-irony.

History / Famous Russian Poles [243]

Vija Artmane




en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vija_Artmane

Genealogy / Kapushka name - what is the meaning? [17]


Oh... I see... "var of babushka"... maybe somewhere but not in Russian. :)

Genealogy / Kapushka name - what is the meaning? [17]


Would you mind giving me a link? I believe there might be some confusion or either I learn something new.


If I were you, I'd better stick with the word "Kabushka" discovering your origins. This last name is mostly Ukrainian and that's what I would looking for... At least this fits way better this theory:

Genealogy / Kapushka name - what is the meaning? [17]


I'm afraid your guess is wrong, Shari. "Kabushka" is an old word and it means the roll of usually cheese or curd made for future use. For the vast majority of Russians that word won't make any sense at all. And "babushka" is "babushka". :)

As for "Kapushka" things seem to be more optimistic. It looks like misspelt "kopushka" (affectionate diminutive) or more often "kopusha" (the word it is). It's so often misspelt that one can get more results googling for "kApusha" rather than "kOpusha" on RUnet. The word means "dawdler" and derives from the verb "kopat'"=to dig.

I can't exclude though that it has some local meaning in Siberia or wherever else the word is used.

Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]

Oh... I see... this was my guess.Thanks, Sean. That's why I asked about "kutak". To the best of my memory it's the same in Serbian or else wise I don't know from where I remember the word.

Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]


What does it mean in Polish, Polonius? I know one man with that last name here. Is it any related to "kutak"? :))


Is Russian it's spellt "parikmacher". I think it's originally German word. Die Perücke + the verb "machen".

News / Is NORD STREAM dangerous for Poland's natural enviroment? [540]


Btw you may easily see both variants in media. Moreover "the Ukraine" is the way how many Ukrainian journalists prefer to call your country obviously implying confederation withing Ukraine.

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]

As only something something "nostlagic" appears in Russian Media, the West Media obliged to say "there's stalinism revival in Russia". I can't recall any articles whitewashing stalin's personality. Even progovernmental media tries to avoid talking about his figure.

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]


I would agree, if you put it like the Russian ways are undemocratic or sometimes even barbaric. But it's not really a revival. This is somewhat of a heritage, bad heritage that lessens with the time goes on as it takes a lot of time to wither away survivals of the past. All those talks about "revival of Stalinism" looks like a nice bed-time story learnt by heart by the West. Stalinism is mostly condemned in Russian media and there's no visible way to get back. It's all over. Btw it's one of the main reasons why Americans in Russia are considered stupid - total dependent and blind belief to what the government says. As for me... I wouldn't see it as a sign of stupidity. Afterall it's not your fault, this is all on your government. Moreover I see it as something that brings us closer to each other. I do find the dialogue "politicians-people" very close in both our countries.

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]

Everything is relative. In crow's world I might be crazy. :)

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]


Ok. :) Just let them know as they don't know about it yet.


How comes? :) The troops earn money. They're Polish, not Serbs. They're hardly obsessed with any kind of panslavic feelings. Same was with Ukrainian troops in Kosovo.

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]


Not at all. No worries. :)

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]


Perhaps. I don't insist on that and I believe there should be some time passed after which we would be able to finally assess him.


I don't think Russia would do that, unless the US put their missiles in Europe. Honestly speaking I think Russia won't do it ever. :) In case the US put their missiles here, we're as you rightfully said, bacj to the Cold War. Let's wait, time will show. I admit my conclusion was too hasty.

Sasha

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]


This is their job and I guess they like it or otherwise they would have quit it already.