https://meettheslavs.com Slavic People, History & Mythology Sun, 18 Dec 2022 07:24:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://meettheslavs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Favicon.jpg https://meettheslavs.com 32 32 https://meettheslavs.com/russian-history-books/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:19:54 +0000 https://meettheslavs.com/?p=10103 Russian history is a vast and fascinating subject, with many great books that explore its rich and complex past.  From the earliest days of the Russian Empire to the fall of the Soviet Union and beyond, Russian history offers a wealth of fascinating stories and important lessons. Top Russian History Books Here are our top […]

The post 11 Best Russian History Books first appeared on Meet the Slavs.]]> https://meettheslavs.com/russian-books/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 07:46:00 +0000 https://meettheslavs.com/?p=10095 Russian literature has a rich and fascinating history, with many of the world’s greatest literary works coming from Russian authors.  From the classic novels of Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky to the contemporary works of Russian authors like Ludmilla Petrushevskaya and Victor Pelevin, Russian literature has something for everyone.  Here are the top 10 Russian […]

The post 10 Top Russian Books You Should Read first appeared on Meet the Slavs.]]> https://meettheslavs.com/polish-books/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 07:02:46 +0000 https://meettheslavs.com/?p=10090 Polish literature is a rich and diverse body of work that has captivated readers for centuries. From the epic poems of the Middle Ages to the groundbreaking novels of the 20th century, Polish writers have consistently pushed the boundaries of storytelling and explored a wide range of themes and styles. Here are 10 Polish books […]

The post 10 Best Polish Books You Must Read first appeared on Meet the Slavs.]]> https://meettheslavs.com/thank-you-polish/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:29:07 +0000 https://meettheslavs.com/?p=10080 Here are both formal and informal ways of saying thank you in Polish. Thank You in Polish In Polish, the most common way to say thank you is “dziękuję” (jen-koo-yeh), which can be used in a variety of situations, from expressing gratitude for a gift or a kind gesture, to thanking someone for their help […]

The post Thank You in Polish? Here Is How You Say It first appeared on Meet the Slavs.]]> https://meettheslavs.com/thank-you-russian/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:07:44 +0000 https://meettheslavs.com/?p=10075 There are a few different ways you can say thank you in Russian. It depends on context and whether you want to say it in an informal way, to a friend for example, or in a formal way to someone you are meeting for the first time. Thank You in Russian In Russian, the most […]

The post Thank You in Russian: How to Say It? first appeared on Meet the Slavs.]]> https://meettheslavs.com/cyrillic-script/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:33:36 +0000 https://meettheslavs.com/?p=10067 The Cyrillic script is a writing system used by many languages in Eastern Europe and Asia, including Russian, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian. It is named after the Byzantine missionaries St. Cyril and St. Methodius, who created the first Slavic alphabet in the 9th century. Cyrillic Script The Cyrillic script is derived from the Greek alphabet, with […]

The post Cyrillic Script: What Is It & Who Uses It? first appeared on Meet the Slavs.]]> https://meettheslavs.com/simargl/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:56:57 +0000 https://meettheslavs.com/?p=10060 Simargl was a Slavic god of fire and the sun, and was one of the most important and powerful gods in Slavic mythology.  Simargl (also spelt Semargl)  was revered and respected by the ancient Slavic people, who believed that he possessed great strength and wisdom, and was capable of bringing light and warmth to the […]

The post Simargl or Semargl: Slavic God of Fire first appeared on Meet the Slavs.]]> https://meettheslavs.com/prague-festivals/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:50:46 +0000 https://meettheslavs.com/?p=10000 Prague is a city full of culture and history, but it is also a place to enjoy festivities. Every month holds something special for visitors to Prague. Whether you are a foodie or a music lover, wine taster or beer chugger, Prague has something for you.  If you have the kids with you, try St. […]

The post Top Prague Festivals for Each Month of the Year first appeared on Meet the Slavs.]]> https://meettheslavs.com/slavic-witchcraft/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:27:55 +0000 https://meettheslavs.com/?p=9772 Sorcery and witchcraft in Slavic folklore and mythology were based on “the intervention” of gods, spirits, and natural forces by the common people (who often believed that they were able to control these “supernatural” forces). Practitioners of sorcery (and the so-called old believers) in the pagan era also believed that conjuring spells and magical rites […]

The post Slavic Witchcraft first appeared on Meet the Slavs.]]> https://meettheslavs.com/slavic-mythology-creatures/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:16:46 +0000 https://meettheslavs.com/?p=9758 Slavic mythology is a colorful world full of magical stories and legends. Ancient Slavs believed that all answers to the questions posed by the phenomena they encountered could be found in nature, as nature was their greatest ally and enemy. Slavic myths are stories whose main characters are people and animals but there are also […]

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