All surnames have stories about their origin. Those stories are keys to one’s identity, encrypted with specific features related to family history, social...
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Meet the Slavs is your most comprehensive online resource about Slavic people, their cuisine, culture, history, mythology, and more.
The term pisanki usually refers to various types of lively decorated Polish Easter eggs. Every Easter, women across Poland use various techniques for coloring...
Russia has produced many famous people throughout the long history of its existence. Russians have had a great influence (and impact) on the way the global...
Have you ever heard about gusle? Do you know anything about it? Do you want to know anything at all about it? If your answer is yes, then you are in the...
Bulgarian desserts are among the most popular in all of Europe. Slavic people are really picky when it comes to their food, so it doesn’t come as a...
You’ve probably heard about the country of Belarus, but have you ever really thought about its people? What is so special about them and what makes them stand...
Are you a fan of mafia movies or the mob in general? No for the mob, and yes for the movies? Yeah, I thought so. Many people like watching mafia movies, but...
Today, Ukraine is famous for its social and economic problems (unfortunately but still true). The Ukrainians have suffered greatly during the existence of the...
Serbian people are one of the most resilient people in the world. They survived many wars over the past centuries and yet, managed to stay positive and joyful...
Croatia has always been an attractive and popular destination for tourists. It has a breathtaking coastline with beautiful beaches, enchanting architecture...
Bulgaria is one of a kind, a unique Balkan country that leaves you breathless while you travel across its richness. There is no other country in the...
The female spirit Rusalka is a popular creature from Slavic mythology. She was depicted as a mysterious and rather eerie spirit, associated with the...