Vlad1234
14 Nov 2018
History / Poles and Russians -- love-hate relationship? [209]
A new animation movie about Polish-Russian war of 1612. (In Russian).
A new animation movie about Polish-Russian war of 1612. (In Russian).
Vlad1234
11 Nov 2018
History / Occupation of Eastern Poland in 1939 [97]
That's true. But what USSR would be expected to do if we assume it would be a normal, reasonable country? If it would abstain from division of Poland and Baltic states, then all the prize would go to Nazis. What US, for example would do on USSR place?
...were coordinated by The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact:
"In addition to stipulations of non-aggression, the treaty included a secret protocol that divided territories of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, and Romania into German and Soviet "spheres of influence","
"In addition to stipulations of non-aggression, the treaty included a secret protocol that divided territories of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, and Romania into German and Soviet "spheres of influence","
That's true. But what USSR would be expected to do if we assume it would be a normal, reasonable country? If it would abstain from division of Poland and Baltic states, then all the prize would go to Nazis. What US, for example would do on USSR place?
Vlad1234
8 Nov 2018
History / Occupation of Eastern Poland in 1939 [97]
What USSR supposed to do in 1939 to prevent modern Poles blame it now it for Eastern Poland occupation? To abstain and allow Hitler to occupy it?
What USSR supposed to do in 1939 to prevent modern Poles blame it now it for Eastern Poland occupation? To abstain and allow Hitler to occupy it?
Vlad1234
5 Nov 2018
History / What connects Poland with Vlad Impaler or to say Vlad Tepes or simple Dracula [43]
In the middle ages this type of execution was very popular in many places of the World including middle east, Ottaman empire and Eastern Europe. Poles, Lithuanians, Russians and Ottamans used it extensively against Ukrainian Cossacks and rebelling Ukrainians, Russians and Belorussians. Many tens of thousands of Ukrainians were killed in this way. Poles used it against Ukrainians up to the end of 18-th century. For example a Polish magnate Jeremy Vishnevetski who was of Polish, Ukrainian, Lithuanian and Moldovan (Romanian) ancestry ordered just at once to impale 10.000 captured Ukrainians simultaneously as a vengeance for his defeat in one of the battles with them. He experienced many more defeats than victories (if any).
In the middle ages this type of execution was very popular in many places of the World including middle east, Ottaman empire and Eastern Europe. Poles, Lithuanians, Russians and Ottamans used it extensively against Ukrainian Cossacks and rebelling Ukrainians, Russians and Belorussians. Many tens of thousands of Ukrainians were killed in this way. Poles used it against Ukrainians up to the end of 18-th century. For example a Polish magnate Jeremy Vishnevetski who was of Polish, Ukrainian, Lithuanian and Moldovan (Romanian) ancestry ordered just at once to impale 10.000 captured Ukrainians simultaneously as a vengeance for his defeat in one of the battles with them. He experienced many more defeats than victories (if any).
Vlad1234
4 Nov 2018
Life / Alcohol problems of Polish people [141]
Merged:
In Russia alcohol consumption grew from 1.7 liters a year per capita in 1950 to 26 liters in 2010. Then according to some data it may fell to 10 liters in 2016. An active promotion and advertisement of alcohol consumption on TV and media is blamed. What about Poland and other countries?
Merged:
Alcohol consumption in different countries
In Russia alcohol consumption grew from 1.7 liters a year per capita in 1950 to 26 liters in 2010. Then according to some data it may fell to 10 liters in 2016. An active promotion and advertisement of alcohol consumption on TV and media is blamed. What about Poland and other countries?
Vlad1234
3 Nov 2018
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [560]
According to international standards in order for government to renounce something officially, an extensive court processes need to take the place on which proves and evidence have to be provided. Exactly like it took place in Nuremberg, Germany.
First they have to officially and practically renounce the cult of Stefan Bandera and UPA, just like Germany renounced Adolf Hitler and NSDAP.
According to international standards in order for government to renounce something officially, an extensive court processes need to take the place on which proves and evidence have to be provided. Exactly like it took place in Nuremberg, Germany.
Vlad1234
2 Nov 2018
History / MAP OF POLAND IN 1880'S [95]
This map doesn't seem to be correct. Siberia, Caucasus and Central Asia were parts of Russian Empire in 1880-th.
This map doesn't seem to be correct. Siberia, Caucasus and Central Asia were parts of Russian Empire in 1880-th.
Vlad1234
2 Nov 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine, Belarus, Russia in EU in 2030? [85]
Why stop just at that?
Ukraine might get a Turkey style agreement with the Customs union, but that's as far as it'll go.
Why stop just at that?
Vlad1234
1 Nov 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine, Belarus, Russia in EU in 2030? [85]
Do you think their economies are too weak to even get close?
You are having a laugh mate!!!!!!!Not ever!
Do you think their economies are too weak to even get close?
Vlad1234
31 Oct 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine, Belarus, Russia in EU in 2030? [85]
What do you think about Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus and Russia prospects to become EU members in 2030-2040-th? Doesn't it seem to you that the time came ultimately to make economic unification of Europe complete? Long live Europe with no borders! EU government needs to do the last most decisive step in history!
What do you think about Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus and Russia prospects to become EU members in 2030-2040-th? Doesn't it seem to you that the time came ultimately to make economic unification of Europe complete? Long live Europe with no borders! EU government needs to do the last most decisive step in history!
Vlad1234
29 Oct 2018
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [560]
When I lived in Ukraine decades ago I didn't remark there would be a cult of anyone in Ukraine. The vast majority of population was and is obsessed with completely different daily problems. For example SURVIVAL.
When I lived in Ukraine decades ago I didn't remark there would be a cult of anyone in Ukraine. The vast majority of population was and is obsessed with completely different daily problems. For example SURVIVAL.
Vlad1234
28 Oct 2018
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [560]
I think Slovenian may take the third place among Slavic languages in sense of beauty after Russian and Ukrainian. What do you think about that? I like Slovenian culture too. Do you think one day Ukraine may borrow culture from Western Slavs?
I think Slovenian may take the third place among Slavic languages in sense of beauty after Russian and Ukrainian. What do you think about that? I like Slovenian culture too. Do you think one day Ukraine may borrow culture from Western Slavs?
Vlad1234
28 Oct 2018
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [560]
Slovenia? (I don't care about their difference from Russia in particular).
Not much in the ways of useful models there...
Slovenia? (I don't care about their difference from Russia in particular).
Vlad1234
28 Oct 2018
Off-Topic / Russophiles can no longer defend their beloved Russians. [84]
And what are those differences? It would be glad if you would include in comparison some other Slavic countries like Ukraine.
They are saying that beside some superficial similarity and some DNA connections Russian and the Polish people belong to completely different civilizations/cultures.
And what are those differences? It would be glad if you would include in comparison some other Slavic countries like Ukraine.
Vlad1234
27 Oct 2018
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [560]
Not only Poland. Lot of Ukrainians also worked in Czech republic or Slovakia or visited them. Those are even better examples. Not forget also uniqueness of the Balkan Slavs.
lots of Ukrainians have worked and lived in Poland and seen for themselves that there is a non-Soviet non-Russian way of ordering a Slavic society.
Not only Poland. Lot of Ukrainians also worked in Czech republic or Slovakia or visited them. Those are even better examples. Not forget also uniqueness of the Balkan Slavs.
Vlad1234
24 Oct 2018
Genealogy / Mongolian the Golden Horde - do Poles have Mongolian ancestry? [256]
Is there any reliable info source which could prove this statement?
So were Polish women.
Is there any reliable info source which could prove this statement?
Vlad1234
23 Oct 2018
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [560]
Merged:
How do you see the future of Polish-Ukrainian relations? Do you want to see them improved and contacts increased or you prefer do not see any change? Is there any tensions between Poles and Ukrainians in Poland or some irritation toward Ukrainians?
Merged:
The future of Polish-Ukrainian relations
How do you see the future of Polish-Ukrainian relations? Do you want to see them improved and contacts increased or you prefer do not see any change? Is there any tensions between Poles and Ukrainians in Poland or some irritation toward Ukrainians?
Vlad1234
18 Oct 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine - a country in Central Europe? [28]
The shortest distance between Kiev and Berlin is 1.200 km, the shortest distance between Ukraine and Germany is around 800 km.
The shortest distance between Kiev and Berlin is 1.200 km, the shortest distance between Ukraine and Germany is around 800 km.
Vlad1234
18 Oct 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine - a country in Central Europe? [28]
Maybe they will continue this efforts in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine?
Once Germany has said good-bye to its efforts to eventually build a vast central European empire which should over time become German in character
Maybe they will continue this efforts in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine?
Vlad1234
18 Oct 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine - a country in Central Europe? [28]
In a few billions of years? Maybe. Continental drift, you know...
Yeah....and in few years all continents will become one huge landmass again...lol
In a few billions of years? Maybe. Continental drift, you know...
Vlad1234
18 Oct 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine - a country in Central Europe? [28]
I think an another variant is to go from division of Europe into West/Center/East in geographic literature altogether. Is Europe so large we need to divide it in parts? Why not to write that Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Russia are just countries in Europe?
I think an another variant is to go from division of Europe into West/Center/East in geographic literature altogether. Is Europe so large we need to divide it in parts? Why not to write that Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Russia are just countries in Europe?
Vlad1234
17 Oct 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine - a country in Central Europe? [28]
I don't care about time zone too much. I'm not obsessed with this theme too much either, this is a once in a many years I recalled it in my memory and decided that PF would be an interesting place to discuss it. I understand Polish desire to go away from the Cold War relics, when all Europe was divided into "Us" and "they". Quite interesting that the term "Central Europe" which included Poland, Czechoslovakia and some other countries was accepted in the USSR. In the West (and up to beginning of 2000-th) they divided Europe in West and East and even Eastern Germany was part of Eastern Europe according to US definitions.
I don't care about time zone too much. I'm not obsessed with this theme too much either, this is a once in a many years I recalled it in my memory and decided that PF would be an interesting place to discuss it. I understand Polish desire to go away from the Cold War relics, when all Europe was divided into "Us" and "they". Quite interesting that the term "Central Europe" which included Poland, Czechoslovakia and some other countries was accepted in the USSR. In the West (and up to beginning of 2000-th) they divided Europe in West and East and even Eastern Germany was part of Eastern Europe according to US definitions.
Vlad1234
16 Oct 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine - a country in Central Europe? [28]
Read my postings above. I've already wrote that: "total distance from Lisbon to Yekaterinburg is approximately 5400 km and if we will divide this distance into three equal parts 1800X1800X1800 km (which stand for Western, Central and Eastern Europe) then Kiev and the largest part of Ukraine will be in Central Europe.
In this way only Russia can be 100% associated with Eastern Europe.
Read my postings above. I've already wrote that: "total distance from Lisbon to Yekaterinburg is approximately 5400 km and if we will divide this distance into three equal parts 1800X1800X1800 km (which stand for Western, Central and Eastern Europe) then Kiev and the largest part of Ukraine will be in Central Europe.
In this way only Russia can be 100% associated with Eastern Europe.
Vlad1234
16 Oct 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine - a country in Central Europe? [28]
However the map you've posted doesn't show entire Europe, because if it does you would see that Kiev is also nearly in the middle!
However the map you've posted doesn't show entire Europe, because if it does you would see that Kiev is also nearly in the middle!
Vlad1234
16 Oct 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine - a country in Central Europe? [28]
Wikipedia defines Germany as a country in central-western Europe.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany
I think they suppose to define Ukraine as a country in central-eastern Europe, by analogy, if not purely Central European.
Unfortunately I'm not sure how Canadian citizen can apply in court on California-based company.
Wikipedia defines Germany as a country in central-western Europe.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany
I think they suppose to define Ukraine as a country in central-eastern Europe, by analogy, if not purely Central European.
Unfortunately I'm not sure how Canadian citizen can apply in court on California-based company.
Vlad1234
16 Oct 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine - a country in Central Europe? [28]
I think it would be interesting to initiate a legal suit against Wikipedia and some other sources similar to geographic literature publishers, but personally I'm not too obsessed with it to do something like this. I think that at least they suppose mention an alternative points of view in their definitions. Also I wasn't able to find any info how a legal process against Wikipedia can be initiated at all, and in which country this company is even legally based.
I mean, how much effort do you want to put in it, and what is your eventual goal to achieve.
I think it would be interesting to initiate a legal suit against Wikipedia and some other sources similar to geographic literature publishers, but personally I'm not too obsessed with it to do something like this. I think that at least they suppose mention an alternative points of view in their definitions. Also I wasn't able to find any info how a legal process against Wikipedia can be initiated at all, and in which country this company is even legally based.
Vlad1234
16 Oct 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine - a country in Central Europe? [28]
@Alexbrz
It would be if we divide Europe into the East and West plainly. But if you do insist that there is also the Central Europe, then we need to assume there is a point which conditionally have to be taken for the geographical Center of Europe and conclude the Central Europe is anything that lays in significant distance to the West and East from this point. First of all we need to agree where this point is. Some sources claim it is located in Western Ukraine.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographical_midpoint_of_Europe
Also we need to agree where is the Western edge of Europe is. If in the East it is defined by the Ural mountains which plainly show it, in the West the Iberian peninsula bulges out far away into Atlantic sea, makes this definition more complicated. But even if we take Lisbon for the marker, as you said, the total distance from Lisbon to Yekaterinburg is approximately 5400 km and if we will divide this distance into three equal parts 1800X1800X1800 km (which stand for Western, Central and Eastern Europe) then Kiev and the largest part of Ukraine will be in Central Europe.
How is it all relevant? In my understanding "East" and "West" are purely geographical characteristics.
@Alexbrz
It would be if we divide Europe into the East and West plainly. But if you do insist that there is also the Central Europe, then we need to assume there is a point which conditionally have to be taken for the geographical Center of Europe and conclude the Central Europe is anything that lays in significant distance to the West and East from this point. First of all we need to agree where this point is. Some sources claim it is located in Western Ukraine.
In 1887, geographers from the Austro-Hungarian Empire set up a historical marker and a large stone in what is today a part of Ukraine, believed to mark the geographic centre of Europe.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographical_midpoint_of_Europe
Also we need to agree where is the Western edge of Europe is. If in the East it is defined by the Ural mountains which plainly show it, in the West the Iberian peninsula bulges out far away into Atlantic sea, makes this definition more complicated. But even if we take Lisbon for the marker, as you said, the total distance from Lisbon to Yekaterinburg is approximately 5400 km and if we will divide this distance into three equal parts 1800X1800X1800 km (which stand for Western, Central and Eastern Europe) then Kiev and the largest part of Ukraine will be in Central Europe.
It is certainly culturally, economically, linguistically, gastronomically, religiously and socially Eastern Europe
How is it all relevant? In my understanding "East" and "West" are purely geographical characteristics.
Vlad1234
15 Oct 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine - a country in Central Europe? [28]
Clearly? The distance between Lisbon (Atlantic coast) to Kiev is around 3.000 km. The distance between Kiev and Yekaterinbourg (the foothills of Ural mountains) is around 2.000 km. I think we can say that only European part of Russia is clearly the Eastern Europe. But because the largest part of Russia is located in Asia, this term is useless when applicable to some particular country. Therefore the very term "Eastern Europe" suppose to gone as a Cold War relic.
Clearly? The distance between Lisbon (Atlantic coast) to Kiev is around 3.000 km. The distance between Kiev and Yekaterinbourg (the foothills of Ural mountains) is around 2.000 km. I think we can say that only European part of Russia is clearly the Eastern Europe. But because the largest part of Russia is located in Asia, this term is useless when applicable to some particular country. Therefore the very term "Eastern Europe" suppose to gone as a Cold War relic.
Vlad1234
15 Oct 2018
Off-Topic / Ukraine - a country in Central Europe? [28]
Wikipedia represents Ukraine (which is a Central European country) as a country in Eastern Europe. I tried to correct this mistake many times, but my efforts were always fiercely counterattacked. What do think about it? I think geographical position of Ukraine allows to call it a Central European country...
Wikipedia represents Ukraine (which is a Central European country) as a country in Eastern Europe. I tried to correct this mistake many times, but my efforts were always fiercely counterattacked. What do think about it? I think geographical position of Ukraine allows to call it a Central European country...
Vlad1234
14 Oct 2018
Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]
What about mumbo-jumbo?
honkey and sambo were popular at one time
What about mumbo-jumbo?