History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]


I took the family to Poznań for a couple of days this summer (there was a huge cosplay convention that my daughter took part in), and we visited Cytadela too; a very interesting place, with the museum and all the military equipment. And of course the city itself is lovely - I can see why you love the place (apart from the most obvious reason ;)).

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

Big fish: 2023

Fishing is a popular pastime in Poland; Polish Fishing Association has 634 thousand members within its ranks. This monster of a carp (37.76 kg, official fishing rod record of Poland) was caught by Krzysztof Lewandowski from Lędziny.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

Back to Life: 1945 - now

After the war, with enormous sacrifice and cost, Poznań was raised from ruins...

... and today it remains a true gem and pride of the Republic of Poland.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

Posnania - semper fidelis: 1945

Staggering 55% of Poznań was in ruins after WW2. The old market square, Raczyński's Library, old churches - the losses were ineffable. In the photo we see ruins of the famous Bazar Hotel at Al. Marcinkowskiego. Germans - who already knew they lost in 1945 - declared Poznań a "Festung" and a horrible battle raged there in January and February. Eventually, the nazis were defeated by the Russian 8th Guards Army (aided by local people who carried ammunition and helped to build moat crossings in Winiary Fort). Even then, while withdrawing, the Germans kept on destroying many buildings (including Dom Żołnierza, blown up by a SS unit).

Poznań remembers the events until today, and even after the outbreak of Russian-Ukrainian war Poznań's authorities declined to remove Polish-Russian friendship sculpture at Ratajczaka street...

Off-Topic / Serbia etc. thread 3 [437]

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Genealogy / Former Poland PM Donald Tusk - A Kashub or a German. [71]

Of course brat Anatoly could draw from the well of ancient Polish wisdom and the theory of Great Lechia...







... the research material is practically endless.

Genealogy / Former Poland PM Donald Tusk - A Kashub or a German. [71]


Brat Anatoly is wise.

After cursorily checking online information about his extensive research, I stand corrected. There were three ancient streams of Slavia: the strongest, Polish, and two children streams, Serbian and Russian, of almost equal strength. I, therefore, retract my rushed statement about Russia being a figment of imagination.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal: 1903

This monument of Kaiser Wilhelm was unveiled in Gdańsk on 1st September 1903, in the presence of Wilhelm II (grandson of Wilhelm I). It stood in front of Brama Wyżynna (Hohes Tor) for over four decades until, in 1945, Soviet tankists decided they didn't like the guy in the pikelhaube and toppled the monument using a rope attached to their tank. The statue lay for some time in Targ Węglowy (Kohlenmarkt) until it disappeared (it was propably melted). The remains of the monument's plinth were found in 2006 in Orunia.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

Meeting of friends: 2011

In 2011, during his previous term as Poland's PM, Donald Tusk met with his Serbian counterpart Mirko Cvetković to discuss all things Sarmatian and put fear into the hearts of all enemies of Slavia.

Genealogy / Former Poland PM Donald Tusk - A Kashub or a German. [71]


Duh!

I am surprised, brate, that people these days even need to be told such obvious facts. I blame venal historians in the so-called West. Luckily not every historian sold their soul for euro/dollars - there are still honest scientists like brat Mariusz Kowalski and his book...

... in which he proves clearly that Arians, who started Iranian and Hindu civilisation and became the symbol of civilisational advantage of Europe, not only came originally from Polish lands, but also in terms of genetic similarity were closest to today's Poles.


Russia - not unlike Germany - is, by and large, a figment of people's imagination. A mass ilussion one might say. People who these days call themselves Russians are of course Poles/Serbs/Original Arians. Ancient prophecies say that when Russians finally realise their Polish (Sarmat) origin, then Kolovrat will rise over the entire world, Percival's music will play in every radio station on Earth...



... and all Turks, Americans, Brits and Germanized Serbs will require horrendous amounts of washing detergents for their trousers.

Food / Polish Dinner for Boyfriend - what to cook? [34]


Do you want to live as long as Novi in perfect health? Then you better learn to enjoy tatar :)

Off-Topic / Serbia etc. thread 3 [437]

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History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

To celebrate the come back of Crow, here's...

Slavs vs Vikings: 2003

Slavic warriors are getting ready to kick some pussy Viking arses in this modern adaptation of Józef Ignacy Kraszewski's "Stara baśń", one of the most widely read Polish novels of all time. Despite gathering a great cast (Żebrowski, Olbrychski, Trela, Dymna, Foremniak, Feldman) the film wasn't a great success, so in case you don't want to watch it: [SPOILER ALERT!] Slavs win.

News / Polish Parliamentary Elections 2023 [933]


For the entire Slavija and all ancient Serbian lands from Ural to The Pyrenees. Get with the program, Iron.


Not this time. He came back stronger now, getting rid of PiS "servants of Ukrainian nation" (słudzy narodu Ukraińskiego). He is now one, mean, Kashub/Northern Serb motherf*cker. He's going to make a U-turn (well, maybe at least quarter-U-turn) on the banderists - you'll see.

Life / Polish people and TV Series - so good and hilariously spot on :) [99]


OK, OK... geez...

Life / Polish people and TV Series - so good and hilariously spot on :) [99]


Netflix and Sarmatism???

Who's playing Michał Korybut Wiśnowiecki? Samuel L. Jackson? *galactic eye roll*

News / Poland - A True Bastion and Defender of Free Speech [257]


Everything was better duting Sarmatism. :D

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

Polskie Radio 24/7: 1973

1973 was an eventful year: the Vietnam War ended, Tolkien and Picasso died, Watergate scandal shook the United States, Poland drew against England on Wembley and qualified for the 1974 World Cup. All those events were reported by the Polish Radio - for the first time in its history 24/7.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]


Ha, ha - that' what I call proper pilgrim's attitude. Looks like the New World produces better quality Catholics than the old one these days. :) *thumbs up*

Round table talks: 1989

On 2nd February 1989 so-called Round Table Talks (Obrady Okrągłego Stołu) began. In the talks the communist government agreed the terms of peaceful transition of power with the democratic opposition. The event remains controversial, being a proof of Polish responsibility and common sense for some, and an act of treason and disgrace for others. However you look at it, it was definitely a breakthrough event in the history of Poland and Central Europe.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

My parents-in-law took me to Gietrzwałd in 2010 and I was delighted. The place has an incredible atmosphere, for me personally comparable only to Benedictine cloister in Żarnowiec. You will find many Marian sanctuaries in Poland but this one is special.

You should definitely go, guys.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

Our Lady of Gietrzwałd: 2018

Gietrzwałd is the place where Poland's only approved Marian appartitions took place in 1877. Today there is a sanctuary, pilgrim's house, a shrine and a spring blessed by Our Lady; people have for years drawn water from the spring and healings have been reported. About 1 million pilgrims come to Gietrzwałd every year.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]


Unfortunately, yes. Steps were taken towards rebuilding trade education and I think more young people will go into trades in the future.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]


But loses in terms of cost of living.


Mostly for the low level jobs. However, if you look at jobs like electricians, plumbers or qualified builders - in a city like Gdańsk they are raking it in. It's probably worse in small towns and villages, and definitely much worse when it comes to unqualified labour. As for doctors, engineers, IT specialists, lawyers, architects or business people (from the medium level up) - they definitely don't have to emigrate anymore.


Yes, this could definitely get better, especially in the private sector.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]


That is absolutely correct. These days young people with good education in most trades can earn very similar money in Poland as they would in the West.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

Eastern Mists: 2013

This photo by Krzysztof Masiuk, showing a foggy street in Lublin, was a part of "La Pologne Nocturne" exposition in parisian Roi Doré art gallery.

Here's one more photo of Lublin at night from the same expostition...

Food / Polish Dinner for Boyfriend - what to cook? [34]

Flaki and tatar! So you did keep some of the Polish heritage after all, Novi. :)

History / Poles should apologise to Ukrainians first [487]


Let's spare PF readers your inappropriate fantasies, shall we? :)

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

Polish word "ułan" is usually translated into English as "lancer" or "uhlan". Of course in 1932 lances were used only in parades. All the stories of uhlans charging tanks with their lances are just legends. In 1939 campaign they were a "distinguished mobile infantry". ;)

Now, Bobko is going to have a lot of fun - the Polish word "ułan" comes from Mongolian/Tatar "oghłan" or "ułan" which meant "brave young man" (młodzieniec, junak).


... and they are right.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]


Yeah, basically what Pawian said. Legends of Polish cavalry.

Before the start of WW2 Polish cavalry consisted of: 27 Uhlan regiments, 10 Horse Riflemen regiments and 3 Light Horse regiments.

Wieniawa-Długoszowski earned himself a nickname of 1st Uhlan of Poland (for various reasons, not always military-related ;)).

History / Poles should apologise to Ukrainians first [487]


A bit chaotic but there are some rather good books there. :)


If only you could read them with understanding, that would be absolutely brilliant.


Belwederski? ;)