Bobko
9 Jun 2022
Bobko
9 Jun 2022
Off-Topic / Best posters [886]
Gertrude Stein, once wrote that: "There never will be anything more interesting than that American Civil War."
Clearly she was wrong. The most interesting subject in the world is anal. Even 10,000,000 years from now, when people will have evolved into furry, seal-like creatures - it will still be considered funny by their shrunken brains for one to place his penis in another's butt.
Gertrude Stein, once wrote that: "There never will be anything more interesting than that American Civil War."
Clearly she was wrong. The most interesting subject in the world is anal. Even 10,000,000 years from now, when people will have evolved into furry, seal-like creatures - it will still be considered funny by their shrunken brains for one to place his penis in another's butt.
Bobko
7 Jun 2022
Language / A study on how bilingual Polish-English speakers think [86]
I have noticed that bilingual Polish-Russian speakers have much higher level of emotional stability than bilingual Polish-English speakers. I will not name any names, but you know who you are.
I have noticed that bilingual Polish-Russian speakers have much higher level of emotional stability than bilingual Polish-English speakers. I will not name any names, but you know who you are.
Bobko
6 Jun 2022
Off-Topic / Let's talk about shoes [334]
@Alien
Is this even a question? You seem to have answered it yourself.
Rapidly moving on... I still have something to say on this subject.
You can use winter boots in the summer if you are at high altitude.
You can use winter boots in the summer if you live somewhere past the Arctic Cirlce.
You can use winter boots in the summer if you are a goth teenager.
You can use winter boots in the summer if you have exceptionally smelly feet. The reason - winter boots will provide a more hermetic seal - this making you a more pleasant companion. If you feel more attention that usual from people - tell them "I'm just breaking them in early".
P.S. This is a classic question an extraterrestrial would ask.
@Alien
Is this even a question? You seem to have answered it yourself.
Rapidly moving on... I still have something to say on this subject.
You can use winter boots in the summer if you are at high altitude.
You can use winter boots in the summer if you live somewhere past the Arctic Cirlce.
You can use winter boots in the summer if you are a goth teenager.
You can use winter boots in the summer if you have exceptionally smelly feet. The reason - winter boots will provide a more hermetic seal - this making you a more pleasant companion. If you feel more attention that usual from people - tell them "I'm just breaking them in early".
P.S. This is a classic question an extraterrestrial would ask.
Bobko
5 Jun 2022
Life / POLISH MYTHS - let's debunk or prove them! [141]
@pawian
Russian hedgehogs are capable of carrying not only apples, but mushrooms also.
I saw one photo of a hedgehog carrying a marinated mushroom.
@pawian
Russian hedgehogs are capable of carrying not only apples, but mushrooms also.
I saw one photo of a hedgehog carrying a marinated mushroom.
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Bobko
4 Jun 2022
Off-Topic / Best posters [886]
If a baboon can participate in a forum, why not a cat? I'm sorry - I apologize for this classic whataboutism...
You're not a cat, are you?
If a baboon can participate in a forum, why not a cat? I'm sorry - I apologize for this classic whataboutism...
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Bobko
3 Jun 2022
Off-Topic / Best posters [886]
@Alien
... and when you say you enjoy eating cats - is this not a provocation? Shock!?
@Alien
... and when you say you enjoy eating cats - is this not a provocation? Shock!?
Bobko
2 Jun 2022
News / Poland's Krab Howitzer (the 155mm gun) Has Passed the Test! [49]
@pawian
The next 60 came out costing $700M. That's one expensive self propelled artillery you Poles made! $12M a pop! Making good money on Ukrainian war, are you?
@pawian
The next 60 came out costing $700M. That's one expensive self propelled artillery you Poles made! $12M a pop! Making good money on Ukrainian war, are you?
Bobko
1 Jun 2022
Off-Topic / Best posters [886]
@Novichok
Alright, sorry. Really it was just a dumb joke, I shouldn't have tried to substantiate it. Jokes don't always have to be true to be good, though I agree it's best when they are true.
@Novichok
Alright, sorry. Really it was just a dumb joke, I shouldn't have tried to substantiate it. Jokes don't always have to be true to be good, though I agree it's best when they are true.
Bobko
31 May 2022
Off-Topic / Best posters [886]
@Novichok
I apologize, I just thought I noticed a certain penchant for approaching minors of the opposite sex.
@Novichok
I apologize, I just thought I noticed a certain penchant for approaching minors of the opposite sex.
Bobko
31 May 2022
News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]
@Korvinus
If you read Hobbes, then the answer to this question is that it is a bad idea, because he could do the same to you. Can a baby kill you? I suppose it could.
@Korvinus
If you read Hobbes, then the answer to this question is that it is a bad idea, because he could do the same to you. Can a baby kill you? I suppose it could.
Bobko
31 May 2022
Off-Topic / Best posters [886]
I have suspicions that Cargo Pants, Strelecz and Johnny Reb are all the same person, but at different levels of blood alcohol content.
A few here have online personae
I have suspicions that Cargo Pants, Strelecz and Johnny Reb are all the same person, but at different levels of blood alcohol content.
Bobko
28 May 2022
Genealogy / CHERDIA - What or where could it be?! [15]
@Pleuvoir
Zherdia is actually quite plausible as origin for Cherdia. Especially since its Polish spelling might have contained the letter Z as Czerdia. Kamenets was the state capital of the entire P.G. So people from smaller villages likely received their documents there.
I think this is relevant, especially if there is one in the Podolsk Governorate in those years when he emigrated.
@Pleuvoir
Zherdia is actually quite plausible as origin for Cherdia. Especially since its Polish spelling might have contained the letter Z as Czerdia. Kamenets was the state capital of the entire P.G. So people from smaller villages likely received their documents there.
I think this is relevant, especially if there is one in the Podolsk Governorate in those years when he emigrated.
Bobko
26 May 2022
Genealogy / Birth in Lviv in 1926: Polish or Ukrainian nationality? [29]
@Irenka
Pre-39 Polish nationality, if after then Soviet nationality.
@Irenka
Pre-39 Polish nationality, if after then Soviet nationality.
Bobko
26 May 2022
Genealogy / CHERDIA - What or where could it be?! [15]
Here is a link to an electronic version of a book published in 1893, listing all settlements in the Podolsk Governorate:
elib.shpl.ru/ru/nodes/25851-guldman-v-k-naselennye-mesta-podolskoy-gubernii-alfavitnyy-perechen-naselennyh-punktov-gubernii-s-ukazaniem-nekotoryh-spravochnyh-o-nih-svedeniy-kamenets-podolskiy-1893
Also, you could look at maps and try to find it. In general, this will be a big task on account of the fact that the Podolsk Governorate was huge (today it is spread across multiple oblasts of Ukraine), and very densely populated (second only to Moscow region). Even in the 1890s there were 3 million people living in the area, and today it's probably closer to 15 million people living in the same territory. There are probably hundreds of villages in that area.
Here's one map, unfortunately the names are written in Russian. Got it from the Russian language Wikipedia page where you can find it in original size. I gave a quick scan and did not see a Cherdia.
Here is a link to an electronic version of a book published in 1893, listing all settlements in the Podolsk Governorate:
elib.shpl.ru/ru/nodes/25851-guldman-v-k-naselennye-mesta-podolskoy-gubernii-alfavitnyy-perechen-naselennyh-punktov-gubernii-s-ukazaniem-nekotoryh-spravochnyh-o-nih-svedeniy-kamenets-podolskiy-1893
Also, you could look at maps and try to find it. In general, this will be a big task on account of the fact that the Podolsk Governorate was huge (today it is spread across multiple oblasts of Ukraine), and very densely populated (second only to Moscow region). Even in the 1890s there were 3 million people living in the area, and today it's probably closer to 15 million people living in the same territory. There are probably hundreds of villages in that area.
Here's one map, unfortunately the names are written in Russian. Got it from the Russian language Wikipedia page where you can find it in original size. I gave a quick scan and did not see a Cherdia.
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Bobko
25 May 2022
Genealogy / CHERDIA - What or where could it be?! [15]
@Pleuvoir
Не за что.
Just another little tip. If you have no idea how to even begin spelling a Russian word you'd like to search, try finding its English Wikipedia article first. Then on the left side tab switch the language to Russian and copy over the articles Russian title for your searches. Russian Wikipedia is among the biggest, and certainly more complete on Russian subjects than the English version. Thus, I think you will always be able to find that link.
@Pleuvoir
Не за что.
Just another little tip. If you have no idea how to even begin spelling a Russian word you'd like to search, try finding its English Wikipedia article first. Then on the left side tab switch the language to Russian and copy over the articles Russian title for your searches. Russian Wikipedia is among the biggest, and certainly more complete on Russian subjects than the English version. Thus, I think you will always be able to find that link.
Bobko
25 May 2022
Off-Topic / Stock Market and Trading Talk [1011]
Whoa! You are truly a genius. I had to look it up now, and $36 represents the exact bottom for the stock's movement over the last five years. Given your, how shall we say - less than stellar past performance - it is nothing short of a miracle that you timed your investment into Exxon so perfectly. Surely, this is because you had developed a strong thesis for why Russia was going to invade, and correctly predicted the specific implementation of the sanctions packages against Russian energy companies. Goldman Sachs needs traders like you. Hell, even the CIA could benefit from your awesome analytical abilities.
I stand in awe of your investing skill.
I invested in XOM when it was at $36 a share and it is now tipping at $96 and going up.
Whoa! You are truly a genius. I had to look it up now, and $36 represents the exact bottom for the stock's movement over the last five years. Given your, how shall we say - less than stellar past performance - it is nothing short of a miracle that you timed your investment into Exxon so perfectly. Surely, this is because you had developed a strong thesis for why Russia was going to invade, and correctly predicted the specific implementation of the sanctions packages against Russian energy companies. Goldman Sachs needs traders like you. Hell, even the CIA could benefit from your awesome analytical abilities.
I stand in awe of your investing skill.
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Bobko
25 May 2022
Genealogy / CHERDIA - What or where could it be?! [15]
@Pleuvoir
You probably will have to install a Russian keyboard on your pc, and start using Google Translate on webpages heavily. As workaround for keyboard since it will be hard to use without the stickers, you can use a website like translit.cc. It will transliterate whatever you write in Latin into Cyrillic.
Here's a few Cyrillic terms you can copy/paste in your searches and not worry about the spelling:
Подольская Губерния - Podolsk Governorate
Деревня - village
Уезд - sort of like county. If Governorate is equivalent to a U.S. State or Canadian Province, then Uezd is a lower level administrative division like a county.
Архив - archive
Перепись 1897 года - 1897 Census
Finally, here's a few attempts of mine at guessing what a potentially correct spelling for Cherdia is:
Чердиа
Чердя
Чердь
Черяда
PS. Governorates and Uezds don't exist in Russia since the October Revolution, so the results you get when searching these terms should be relatively specific to the time period you need without getting a lot of other clutter.
@Pleuvoir
You probably will have to install a Russian keyboard on your pc, and start using Google Translate on webpages heavily. As workaround for keyboard since it will be hard to use without the stickers, you can use a website like translit.cc. It will transliterate whatever you write in Latin into Cyrillic.
Here's a few Cyrillic terms you can copy/paste in your searches and not worry about the spelling:
Подольская Губерния - Podolsk Governorate
Деревня - village
Уезд - sort of like county. If Governorate is equivalent to a U.S. State or Canadian Province, then Uezd is a lower level administrative division like a county.
Архив - archive
Перепись 1897 года - 1897 Census
Finally, here's a few attempts of mine at guessing what a potentially correct spelling for Cherdia is:
Чердиа
Чердя
Чердь
Черяда
PS. Governorates and Uezds don't exist in Russia since the October Revolution, so the results you get when searching these terms should be relatively specific to the time period you need without getting a lot of other clutter.
Bobko
25 May 2022
Genealogy / CHERDIA - What or where could it be?! [15]
I don't think Podolsk the city is meant here. It's listed second, after Cherdia, so to me it indicates that it refers to the Podolsk Governorate (Подольская Губерния). The territory of the former Podolsk Governorate bordered Austria-Hungary in the West and is entirely inside modern Ukraine, while Podolsk the city is outside Moscow. So, these are very different places. It being placed in Russia in the documents is not relevant since Ukraine did not yet exist. If I remember correctly, this poster's family was Ukrainian in origin, so it would make much more sense for them to be from this state, rather than the city near Moscow.
You could try going through Russian archival data to find where in the Podolsk Governorate Cherdia was located. It's clear to me that it was a small place, likely a village, and not a city because no large settlements under that name appear in the Wikipedia entry for the Podolsk Governorate. My hunch would be that the village no longer exists. Thousands of villages in the Western USSR disappeared during WW2, and especially in this area. The Podolsk Governorate had a large Jewish population (~15% according to Wiki), so if your family is Jewish in origin or came from a predominantly Jewish village, then it's doubly likely that it no longer exists and has been lost to history.
Cherdia, Podolsk, Russia
Podolsk is a city
I don't think Podolsk the city is meant here. It's listed second, after Cherdia, so to me it indicates that it refers to the Podolsk Governorate (Подольская Губерния). The territory of the former Podolsk Governorate bordered Austria-Hungary in the West and is entirely inside modern Ukraine, while Podolsk the city is outside Moscow. So, these are very different places. It being placed in Russia in the documents is not relevant since Ukraine did not yet exist. If I remember correctly, this poster's family was Ukrainian in origin, so it would make much more sense for them to be from this state, rather than the city near Moscow.
You could try going through Russian archival data to find where in the Podolsk Governorate Cherdia was located. It's clear to me that it was a small place, likely a village, and not a city because no large settlements under that name appear in the Wikipedia entry for the Podolsk Governorate. My hunch would be that the village no longer exists. Thousands of villages in the Western USSR disappeared during WW2, and especially in this area. The Podolsk Governorate had a large Jewish population (~15% according to Wiki), so if your family is Jewish in origin or came from a predominantly Jewish village, then it's doubly likely that it no longer exists and has been lost to history.
Bobko
24 May 2022
Life / What do Poles really think about cats? [470]
Dog personality=Cat personality^10
My dog, even though it is incredibly stupid and belongs to one of the stupider breeds in general, is capable of easily performing tasks that would be extremely complex for a feline.
How come you don't see any cats at the border, or working in counter narcotics, riot control, security? Because they are useless.
Dog personality=Cat personality^10
My dog, even though it is incredibly stupid and belongs to one of the stupider breeds in general, is capable of easily performing tasks that would be extremely complex for a feline.
How come you don't see any cats at the border, or working in counter narcotics, riot control, security? Because they are useless.
Bobko
24 May 2022
Language / Polish people: did you struggle learning English - differences between both languages [76]
@Lyzko
Yes, and this is why many times one sounds like an idiot without realizing it.
@Lyzko
He's in office. = He's in politics.
Yes, and this is why many times one sounds like an idiot without realizing it.
Bobko
24 May 2022
Language / Polish people: did you struggle learning English - differences between both languages [76]
Nah it's not a pain, we all learned to type this way in the 90s - not least because you cannot type a website url in Cyrillic, or some other specific applications. Irritating, but not a big issue.
It is absolutely maddening. "I live in a house" vs "I live in the house" vs "I live in-house" - very difficult to wrap your mind around as a new student.
I'd only be able to type in phonetically aka Latin, which for a native Russian speaker such as yourself is a royal pain
Nah it's not a pain, we all learned to type this way in the 90s - not least because you cannot type a website url in Cyrillic, or some other specific applications. Irritating, but not a big issue.
Most Russians whom I've taught also struggle for years with the definite vs. indefinite article
It is absolutely maddening. "I live in a house" vs "I live in the house" vs "I live in-house" - very difficult to wrap your mind around as a new student.
Bobko
24 May 2022
Language / Polish people: did you struggle learning English - differences between both languages [76]
This is indisputable. It's kind of you to group Russian in the European group of languages instead of Orcish. What's helped me most is understanding how many Russian and English words are French or German in origin. Studying Italian in college gave me an appreciation for the Latin foundation. Being wary of false friends, these have been amazing guides.
The relation between any given language only tends to ease the process.
This is indisputable. It's kind of you to group Russian in the European group of languages instead of Orcish. What's helped me most is understanding how many Russian and English words are French or German in origin. Studying Italian in college gave me an appreciation for the Latin foundation. Being wary of false friends, these have been amazing guides.
Bobko
24 May 2022
Language / Polish people: did you struggle learning English - differences between both languages [76]
Oh stop tooting your horn. I learned your language, idioms and all within ten years. Articles are still an issue for me though. Drives me mad when I miss a "the".
English begins easy and gets excruciatingly hard
Oh stop tooting your horn. I learned your language, idioms and all within ten years. Articles are still an issue for me though. Drives me mad when I miss a "the".
Bobko
23 May 2022
Off-Topic / Best posters [886]
@johnny reb
I am not 16 and I think your posts are creepy AF. So there's that.
@johnny reb
I am not 16 and I think your posts are creepy AF. So there's that.
Bobko
23 May 2022
Off-Topic / Best posters [886]
Russia is a democratic country, with constitutional protections for citizens' freedom of speech. This is your right, and I will type many posts in forums in support of your right to continue opposing the president.
To protect the gentle psyche of our young members I will answer you. Your Russian is perfect. As good as Google translate can get. Now bugger off to "your" thread. It's yours, right?
I loath Putin.
Russia is a democratic country, with constitutional protections for citizens' freedom of speech. This is your right, and I will type many posts in forums in support of your right to continue opposing the president.
Why are you ignoring me ?
To protect the gentle psyche of our young members I will answer you. Your Russian is perfect. As good as Google translate can get. Now bugger off to "your" thread. It's yours, right?
Bobko
23 May 2022
Off-Topic / Best posters [886]
@RussianAntiPutin
I apologize, I just cannot contain myself when I see pictures of the Sun-like One. Feel blessed, child, that your entire life has been spent under his watchful eye.
@RussianAntiPutin
I apologize, I just cannot contain myself when I see pictures of the Sun-like One. Feel blessed, child, that your entire life has been spent under his watchful eye.
Bobko
23 May 2022
Bobko
23 May 2022
Bobko
23 May 2022
Off-Topic / Best posters [886]
@GefreiterKania
I am getting accused a lot of homosexuality recently. It's all Pawian's fault for starting a "Hot Polish Men" thread. I ask you - why is it me getting attacked and not the man who founded the thread?
@GefreiterKania
I am getting accused a lot of homosexuality recently. It's all Pawian's fault for starting a "Hot Polish Men" thread. I ask you - why is it me getting attacked and not the man who founded the thread?