Polish cinema is one of the most developed in Eastern Europe. Many Polish films are widely known outside Poland, for example, “Pharaoh” (1966), “The Flood” (1974), “The Witch Doctor” (1982), “With Fire and Sword” (1999), “Kamo khryadeshi” (2001). In Poland, earlier than in the USSR / Russia, M. Bulgakov’s novel “The Master and Margarita” was filmed. Polish directors Roman Polanski, Krzysztof Kieslowski, Agnieszka Holland, Andrzej Wajda, Jerzy Kawalerowicz, Andrzej Zulawski, Krzysztof Zanussi made a great contribution to the development of world cinema.
A note regarding the spelling of actresses' surnames: in Polish, most female surnames end in "a", while in Russian, female Polish surnames are usually written with the ending "aya", for example, the Polish surname Skłodowska is traditionally written in Russian as Skłodowska. In both Polish and Russian, Polish surnames are declined by case.
25th place. Ewa Wiśniewska(born April 25, 1942, Warsaw) - Polish theater and film actress. She played Princess Kurcewicz in the highest-grossing modern Polish film of the 90s, “With Fire and Sword” (1999), receiving the Orly Award for Best Supporting Actress for this role.
24th place. Grazyna Barszczewska(born May 1, 1947, Warsaw) - Polish theater, film, radio, television and cabaret actress. In 1999 she received the "Wielki Splendor" prize, awarded by Polish Radio to the best actor in a radio drama.
23rd place. Elżbieta Barszczewska(November 29, 1913, Warsaw - October 14, 1987) - Polish theater, film and television actress. She played the role of Beata in the 1937 film “The Witch Doctor” (a remake of this film is the famous Russian film “The Witch Doctor” of 1982).
22nd place. Joanna Opozda(born February 7, 1988, Busko-Zdroj, Poland) is a Polish actress and model.
21st place. Elżbieta Starostecka(born October 6, 1943, Rogow, Poland) - Polish theater and film actress, singer. Winner of the “Złote Grono” award (for the most popular actress in the 1976/77 season) for her role as Stefania Rudetskaya in the film “Leper”.
20th place. Marta Żmuda-Trzebiatowska(born July 26, 1984, Czluchow, Poland) - Polish actress. Acts in films and TV series.
19th place.
and - Polish actresses, twin sisters. Born on November 15, 1985 in Nowy Sacz (Poland).
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photo by Carolina Hapko: 18th place. Zofia Batytskaya / Zofia Batycka
(born August 22, 1907, Lvov, Ukraine - June 9, 1989) - Polish actress, Miss Poland 1930, Vice-Miss Europe 1930, Miss Paramount 1931.
17th place.
(real name - Kiziuk / Kiziuk; born August 10, 1943, Lviv) - Polish theater, film and cabaret actress.
16th place.
(real name - Taubwurcel / Taubwurcel; March 28, 1938, Lodz, Poland - March 10, 2013) - Polish theater and film actress.
15th place.
(born June 4, 1970, Bialystok, Poland) is a Polish and Swedish actress and singer. Famous film roles: Natalya Simonova (Golden Eye, 1995), Elena Kurtsevich (With Fire and Sword, 1999).
14th place.
(born February 8, 1944, Warsaw) - screenwriter, director, also an actress who starred in only one film - “Heat” (1964). 13th place.(born January 8, 1936, Vladimir-Volynsky, Ukraine) - Polish actress and TV presenter, Miss Poland 1957. Alicia Bobrovskaya became the first representative of Poland at the international beauty contest "Miss Universe", winning the title of 4th Vice-Miss at this competition
12th place. (September 5, 1942, Warsaw - March 19, 1997) - Polish actress and model. Teresa Tuszynska played in 12 films, but never received an acting education. 11th place. (born January 19, 1955, Warsaw) - Polish actress, dancer, model, writer..
10th place. (born September 15, 1990, Tychy, Poland) is a modern Polish actress who appears in films and TV series. 9th place.
Katarzyna Maciąg (born May 3, 1982, Kozienice, Poland) is a Polish theater and film actress.(born September 20, 1949, Netherlands), better known as Barbara Nielsen / Barbara Nielsen- actress, known to Soviet audiences for her role as Basya in the Polish film "Anatomy of Love" (1972).
5th place. Karolina Gruszka(born July 13, 1980, Warsaw) - Polish and Russian actress, wife of Russian director and playwright Ivan Vyrypaev. Famous film roles: Masha Mironova (Russian Revolt, 2000, voiced by Chulpan Khamatova), Sasha (Oxygen, 2009), Ekaterina (Dance of Delhi, 2012), Vera (Long Live Belarus, 2012).
4th place. Magdalena Mielcarz(born March 3, 1978, Warsaw) - Polish actress and model. Famous film roles: Lygia (Kamo Gryadeshi, 2001), Princess Henrietta (Fanfan Tulip, 2003), Lady Elzbieta (Taras Bulba, 2008).
3rd place. (born August 14, 1938, Wilanow, Poland) is a famous Polish actress who has appeared in almost 100 films. Famous film roles: Princess Elzbieta (Ashes, 1965), Marysya (Marysya and Napoleon, 1966), Isabella Lencka (Doll, 1968), Varvara Pavlovna (Nest of Nobles, 1969).
2nd place. Pola Raksa(born April 14, 1941, Lida, Grodno region, Belarus) - actress, three times (1967, 1969, 1970) awarded the Silver Mask Award as the most popular actress in Poland. She starred in Polish and Soviet films. Famous film roles: Hedwig-Maria Kalinovska (The Girl in the Window, 1964), Helena de Wit (Ashes, 1965), Zosia (film of the same name, 1967), Marusya "Ogonyok" (TV series "Four Tankmen and a Dog", 1966-1970 ), Yvette (Nocturne, 1966). The full name of the actress is Apolonia / Apolonia, while she acted in films under the diminutive name of Polya, which in Russian-language sources is erroneously indicated as Paula.
The most beautiful Polish actress - Barbara Brylska / Barbara Brylska(born June 5, 1941, Skotniki, Poland). Famous film works in Russia: the Phoenician priestess Kama in the film "Pharaoh" (1966), Nadya Sheveleva in the film "The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!" (1975), Helena in the film epic "Liberation" (1972), Eve in the film "Anatomy of Love" (1972). In Russian-language sources, the spelling of the actress’s surname in the Polish manner is established - Brylska.
The Poles are the second largest (after the Russians) Slavic people, the main population of Poland, where there are 36 million Poles. About 20 million more people with Polish roots live outside Poland: in the USA (9.5 million), Germany (up to 2 million), Canada (1 million) and other countries.
Poles are classified as Western Slavs. Among the Poles there are several ethnographic groups, including Kashubians (up to 500 thousand people) and Silesians (up to 900 thousand), who have their own languages and can be considered separate peoples.
The religion of the Poles is Catholicism. The Pole Karol Wojtyla (1920-2005), who took the name John Paul II, became the first pope of Slavic origin.
In the Russian language, there are two nouns to denote the feminine gender of the word "Pole" - poleka (this word is considered obsolete, and is perceived negatively among native speakers of Polish) and polka (is correct from the point of view of the modern Russian language).
A note regarding the spelling of the surnames of the rating participants: in Polish, most female surnames have the ending “a”, while in Russian such female Polish surnames are usually written with the ending “aya”, for example, the Polish surname Skłodowska is traditionally written in Russian as Sklodowskaya. In both Polish and Russian, Polish surnames are declined by case.
46th place. Katarzyna Krzeszowska(born 1990, Krynica-Zdroj, Poland) - winner of the Miss Polski 2012 contest.
Miss Polski is the second most important beauty pageant in Poland after the Miss Poland / Miss Polonia contest. The winner of Miss Polski represents the country at Miss World.
Katarzyna Krzeszowska performed unsuccessfully at Miss World 2013, but at the Miss Supranational 2014 competition she became the 4th Vice-Miss.
44th place. Mia Wasikowska / Mia Wasikowska(born October 14, 1989, Canberra, Australia) is an Australian actress. She gained international fame after the release of the film "Alice in Wonderland" (2010), where she played the main role. In Russian, the actress's surname is written as Wasikowska, although Mia herself pronounces it as Wasikowska. The actress's father is Australian, her mother is Polish, while Mia considers herself Polish and bears her mother's surname.
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43rd place. Ewa Wiśniewska(born April 25, 1942, Warsaw) - Polish theater and film actress. She played Princess Kurcewicz in the highest-grossing modern Polish film of the 90s, “With Fire and Sword” (1999), receiving the Orly Award for Best Supporting Actress for this role.
42nd place. (born July 30, 1982, Maruba, Australia) is an Australian actress. Born into a family of Polish immigrants. Strahovski is a stage name, her real name is.
Strzechowski Grazyna Barszczewska(born May 1, 1947, Warsaw) - Polish theater, film, radio, television and cabaret actress. In 1999 she received the "Wielki Splendor" prize, awarded by Polish Radio to the best actor in a radio drama.
41st place. Elżbieta Barszczewska(November 29, 1913, Warsaw - October 14, 1987) - Polish theater, film and television actress. She played the role of Beata in the 1937 film “The Witch Doctor” (a remake of this film is the famous Russian film “The Witch Doctor” of 1982).
40th place. 39th place. Agata Szewioła / Agata Szewioła
(born 1989, Żary, Poland) - Polish model, winner of the Miss Polski 2010 contest. 38th place.- Venezuelan fashion model of Polish origin. She was born on December 9, 1979 in Venezuela, but spent her childhood and youth in Poland. Having unsuccessfully tried to participate in the Miss Venezuela competition, the girl, remembering her Polish roots, took part in the Miss Poland 2006 competition, where she only reached the semi-finals, but was awarded the honor of representing Poland at the Miss Universe and Miss Earth beauty pageants ". Francis height is 173 cm.
37th place. Joanna Opozda(born February 7, 1988, Busko-Zdroj, Poland) is a Polish actress and model.
36th place. Elżbieta Starostecka(born October 6, 1943, Rogow, Poland) - Polish theater and film actress, singer. Winner of the “Złote Grono” award (for the most popular actress in the 1976/77 season) for her role as Stefania Rudetskaya in the film “Leper”.
35th place. Marta Żmuda-Trzebiatowska(born July 26, 1984, Czluchow, Poland) - Polish actress. Acts in films and TV series.
34th place: Monika "Jac" Jagaciak(born January 15, 1994, Poznan, Poland) - Polish top model. The girl's height is 182 cm, body measurements 80-57-89.
33rd place: Karolina Wydra(born March 3, 1981, Opole) is a Polish model and actress, best known for her role as Dominika Petrova, the fictitious wife of Dr. House in the series of the same name. The girl's height is 175 cm, body measurements are 86.5-61-86.5.
32nd place: Katarzyna Smutniak(born August 13, 1979, Pila, Poland), better known as Kasia Smutniak / Kasia Smutniak, is an actress and model of Polish origin, living and working in Italy. The girl's height is 173 cm, body measurements are 86.5-61-89.
31st place. Paulina Chapko And Karolina Chapko- Polish actresses, twin sisters. Born on November 15, 1985 in Nowy Sacz (Poland).
and - Polish actresses, twin sisters. Born on November 15, 1985 in Nowy Sacz (Poland).
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30th place. Monika Lewczuk- Polish singer, former model, winner of the international beauty contest Miss Supranational 2011.
29th place. Marcelina Zawadzka(born January 25, 1989, Malbork, Poland) - Miss Poland 2011. She represented the country at the Miss Universe 2012 competition, where she entered the top 16.
28th place. Emily Ratajkowski / Emily Ratajkowski- American model and actress. Born on June 7, 1991 in London into a Polish family. Emily's height is 171 cm, body measurements 90-61-86.
27th place. Władysława Kostak(her last name can also be written in Polish as Kostakówna) - the first winner of the Miss Poland competition. The competition took place in 1929, the winner was chosen not personally, but from a photo. After the victory, Kostak went to the Miss Europe competition, where she became the First Vice-Miss.
26th place. 18th place. Zofia Batytskaya / Zofia Batycka
25th place. Irena Karel / Irena Karel(real name - Kiziuk / Kiziuk; born August 10, 1943, Lviv) - Polish theater, film and cabaret actress.
24th place. Zofia Saretok / Zofia Saretok(real name - Taubwurcel / Taubwurcel; March 28, 1938, Lodz, Poland - March 10, 2013) - Polish theater and film actress.
23rd place. Olya Tsyupa / Ola Ciupa(full name - Alexandra / Alexandra) - Polish model, winner of the Miss Małopolski 2014 competition. She became famous after participating in the musical number of Donatan and Cleo, who represented Poland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with the song "My Słowianie" (We are Slavs): Olya Tsyupa, in a very revealing outfit, washed clothes directly on stage. She also starred in the video clip for this song. The girl’s height is 170 cm, body measurements 88-62-88.
Donathan and Cleo "We are Slavs"
22nd place. Anna Jamróz / Anna Jamróz(August 4, 1988, Gdynia, Poland) - Polish fashion model, winner of the Miss Polski 2009 contest. She represented the country at Miss World 2009, where she entered the top 16.
21st place. Magdalena Ogorek / Magdalena Ogorek(born February 23, 1979, Rybnik, Poland) is a Polish politician, a candidate for the presidency of Poland in the elections that will be held on May 10, 2015. One of the points of Ogurek’s election campaign is the normalization of relations with Russia: “As president, I want to maintain balanced relations with Russian Federation. We will have to make a lot of efforts to normalize our relations. If, after being elected president, I am invited to come to Moscow, I will certainly accept the invitation." Ogurek also calls for sanctions to be lifted from Russia, which, according to her, "no longer work."
In Russian-language media, her last name is often spelled incorrectly - Ogorek.
20th place. Isabella Scorupco / Izabella Scorupco(born June 4, 1970, Bialystok, Poland) is a Polish and Swedish actress and singer. Famous film roles: Natalya Simonova (Golden Eye, 1995), Elena Kurtsevich (With Fire and Sword, 1999).
19th place. Anna Gurna / Anna Gorna(born February 8, 1944, Warsaw) - screenwriter, director, also an actress who starred in only one film - “Heat” (1964).
photo by Carolina Hapko: Irina Khanunik-Rombalskaya(born February 8, 1983, Minsk, Belarus) - Belarusian TV presenter, actress and model. She took part in the contest for married women "Mrs. Universe 2011", where she won the title "Supermodel". She is ethnically Polish.
17th place. Natalia Siwiec(born August 1, 1983, Walbrzych, Poland) is a Polish fashion model. She gained fame after the Poland-Russia match at the 2012 European Football Championship, receiving the title “Miss Euro 2012” from journalists. The girl's height is 170 cm, body measurements 87-59-89.
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16th place. Alicja Bobrowska(born January 8, 1936, Vladimir-Volynsky, Ukraine) - Polish actress and TV presenter, Miss Poland 1957. Alicia Bobrovskaya became the first representative of Poland at the international beauty contest "Miss Universe", winning the title of 4th Vice-Miss at this competition Alicia Bobrovska is an ethnic Kashubian.
15th place. Teresa Tuszyńska / Teresa Tuszyńska(September 5, 1942, Warsaw - March 19, 1997) - Polish actress and model. Teresa Tuszynska played in 12 films, but never received an acting education.
14th place. Danuta Kowalska(born January 19, 1955, Warsaw) - Polish actress, dancer, model, writer.
13th place. Monika Mielnik / Monika Mielnik(born September 15, 1990, Tychy, Poland) is a modern Polish actress who appears in films and TV series.
12th place. 13th place.(born January 8, 1936, Vladimir-Volynsky, Ukraine) - Polish actress and TV presenter, Miss Poland 1957. Alicia Bobrovskaya became the first representative of Poland at the international beauty contest "Miss Universe", winning the title of 4th Vice-Miss at this competition
11th place. Aneta Kreglitskaya / Aneta Kręglicka(born March 23, 1965, Szczecin, Poland) - winner of the Miss World 1989 competition. She became the first and so far the only Polish woman who managed to win Miss World. Krenglitskaya is also the winner of the Miss Poland 1989 contest and the First Vice-Miss of the Miss International 2009 contest.
10th place. (September 5, 1942, Warsaw - March 19, 1997) - Polish actress and model. Teresa Tuszynska played in 12 films, but never received an acting education. 11th place. (born January 19, 1955, Warsaw) - Polish actress, dancer, model, writer..
(born February 8, 1944, Warsaw) - screenwriter, director, also an actress who starred in only one film - “Heat” (1964). (born September 15, 1990, Tychy, Poland) is a modern Polish actress who appears in films and TV series. 9th place.
12th place. (born May 3, 1982, Kozienice, Poland) is a Polish theater and film actress.(born September 20, 1949, Netherlands), better known as Barbara Nielsen / Barbara Nielsen- actress, known to Soviet audiences for her role as Basya in the Polish film "Anatomy of Love" (1972).
10th place. Karolina Gruszka(born July 13, 1980, Warsaw) - Polish and Russian actress, wife of Russian director and playwright Ivan Vyrypaev. Famous film roles: Masha Mironova (Russian Riot, 2000, voice), Sasha (Oxygen, 2009), Ekaterina (Dance of Delhi, 2012), Vera (Long Live Belarus, 2012).
Katarzyna Maciąg Magdalena Mielcarz(born March 3, 1978, Warsaw) - Polish actress and model. Famous film roles: Lygia (Kamo Gryadeshi, 2001), Princess Henrietta (Fanfan Tulip, 2003), Lady Elzbieta (Taras Bulba, 2008).
4th place. Beata Tyszkiewicz(born August 14, 1938, Wilanow, Poland) is a famous Polish actress who has appeared in almost 100 films. Famous film roles: Princess Elzbieta (Ashes, 1965), Marysya (Marysya and Napoleon, 1966), Isabella Lencka (Doll, 1968), Varvara Pavlovna (Nest of Nobles, 1969).
3rd place. Pola Raksa(born April 14, 1941, Lida, Grodno region, Belarus) - actress, three times (1967, 1969, 1970) awarded the Silver Mask Award as the most popular actress in Poland. She starred in Polish and Soviet films. Famous film roles: Hedwig-Maria Kalinovska (The Girl in the Window, 1964), Helena de Wit (Ashes, 1965), Zosia (film of the same name, 1967), Marusya "Ogonyok" (TV series "Four Tankmen and a Dog", 1966-1970 ), Yvette (Nocturne, 1966). The full name of the actress is Apolonia / Apolonia, while she acted in films under the diminutive name of Polya, which in Russian-language sources is erroneously indicated as Paula.
2nd place. Barbara Brylska / Barbara Brylska(born June 5, 1941, Skotniki, Poland) - Polish actress. Famous film works in Russia: the Phoenician priestess Kama in the film "Pharaoh" (1966), Nadya Sheveleva in the film "The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!" (1975), Helena in the film epic "Liberation" (1972), Eve in the film "Anatomy of Love" (1972). In Russian-language sources, the spelling of the actress’s surname in the Polish manner is established - Brylska.
The most beautiful Polish woman - Nastassja Kinski / Nastassja Kinski- German-American actress and model. Born on January 24, 1961 in West Berlin. Her father was German actor Klaus Kinski, an ethnic Pole born in Sopot (Poland). Mother is actress Ruth Brigitte Tocki (her nationality is unknown).
4th place. Beata Tyszkiewicz(born August 14, 1938, Wilanow, Poland) is a famous Polish actress who has appeared in almost 100 films. Famous film roles: Princess Elzbieta (Ashes, 1965), Marysya (Marysya and Napoleon, 1966), Isabella Lencka (Doll, 1968), Varvara Pavlovna (Nest of Nobles, 1969).
3rd place. Pola Raksa(born April 14, 1941, Lida, Grodno region, Belarus) - actress, three times (1967, 1969, 1970) awarded the Silver Mask Award as the most popular actress in Poland. She starred in Polish and Soviet films. Famous film roles: Hedwig-Maria Kalinovska (The Girl in the Window, 1964), Helena de Wit (Ashes, 1965), Zosia (film of the same name, 1967), Marusya "Ogonyok" (TV series "Four Tankmen and a Dog", 1966-1970 ), Yvette (Nocturne, 1966). The full name of the actress is Apolonia / Apolonia, while she acted in films under the diminutive name of Polya, which in Russian-language sources is erroneously indicated as Paula.
2nd place. Barbara Brylska / Barbara Brylska(born June 5, 1941, Skotniki, Poland) - Polish actress. Famous film works in Russia: the Phoenician priestess Kama in the film "Pharaoh" (1966), Nadya Sheveleva in the film "The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!" (1975), Helena in the film epic "Liberation" (1972), Eve in the film "Anatomy of Love" (1972). In Russian-language sources, the spelling of the actress’s surname in the Polish manner is established - Brylska.
The most beautiful Polish woman - Nastassja Kinski / Nastassja Kinski- German-American actress and model. Born on January 24, 1961 in West Berlin. Her father was German actor Klaus Kinski, an ethnic Pole born in Sopot (Poland). Mother is actress Ruth Brigitte Tocki (her nationality is unknown).
Each people of the world has its own characteristics, which are absolutely normal and ordinary for them, but if a person of another nationality falls into their midst, he may be very surprised by the habits and traditions of the inhabitants of this country, because they will not coincide with his own ideas about life. We invite you to learn 8 national habits and characteristics of the inhabitants of Poland, which will help you better understand the inhabitants of this country.
They are truly polite people
Don't be surprised if a skinhead accidentally steps on your foot and apologizes profusely. The Poles do this automatically. The scope of required politeness is much wider than in other countries.
Poles address strangers with the title you, adding the construction pan / pani / państwo (Mr. / Madam / Gentlemen). Calling strangers “man” (mężczyzno) or “woman” (kobieto) is unacceptable in Poland. At the same time, the addresses “girl” (panno) or “young man” (młody człowieku) are used by older people in relation to really young Poles, but are considered outdated.
Etiquette is also observed in business correspondence. And here a foreigner needs to be careful - for example, in a job application it is not enough to write: “To Director Kovalsky: I ask you to hire me” (this is rude). You definitely need to apologize for the disturbance. Address the director “Dear director! I really, really ask you to hire me,” explain why you should be hired and how much you will be grateful for it.
They love to complain
Complaining is Poles' favorite sport. Don't try to compete with them on this. The answer “everything is fine” to the question “how are you?” considered indecent (how is that “good”? It’s suspicious!). Life cannot be easy and good! Poland is a “safe haven” with a growing GDP in crisis-ridden Europe. Well, yes, they didn’t seem to feel the crisis, but in Germany the motorways are still better...
They agree to offers the third time
A real Pole will refuse several times before agreeing, for example, to a treat (it’s rude to agree right away). In Poland itself, despite the number of refusals, the guest will be fed anyway, but abroad, with their habit of refusing out of politeness, Poles sometimes go hungry. So if by chance a Pole turns up at your home, offer at least three times: help, food, any amenities you like, you’ll see - you won’t get a positive answer the first time. Well, maybe only if this specimen has suffered enough abroad...
They are very religious
Poles are very religious; most go to church every Sunday. Everyone celebrates Easter and Christmas together, and the most important holidays in the country are Catholic ones. Many Poles divide life into periods: from baptism to first communion, from first communion to confirmation, from confirmation to wedding, from wedding to death. A passerby in conversation with a boy may well ask whether he has already had the first communion ritual or will he?
Even getting married for a Pole means “getting married.” In Poland, it is customary to seal marriage bonds in church. Moreover, the latter even replaced registry offices, since priests draw up all state documents. What's interesting is in white wedding dress a girl can only get married. It is not customary to wear it for a civil ceremony at the registry office.
They study en masse
In Poland, higher education is no longer prestigious or fashionable, it is mandatory. Everyone studies, it’s not always clear why, but the fact is that it’s hard to get a cleaning position without at least a secondary education. Unfortunately, the cult of education is not paired with material compensation for the work invested in studies. There is a popular joke: the mother of the illiterate Yasha cannot find him a job for minimal money (with a large salary he will go on a drinking binge), because such small salaries are only for people with higher education. But here we again return to the topic of “folk sports”.
They are stocking up on food
Poles take care of their children and other relatives living in other cities. “Sloik”, that is, a bank, is an integral attribute of every Polish family that sent a child to study or a husband on a business trip. In these jars they carry mother’s food for the whole long week: soups, main courses, sauces, salads, pickles and canned food. It is impossible to live in Poland without this, every Sunday all the cars, buses and trains are simply overflowing with cans, and on the road you can sometimes hear the characteristic sound of glass walls rubbing against each other. If Polish students were prohibited from carrying cans, they would starve to death.
For them, all nations of the former USSR are Russians
For Poles, everyone who lives east of Poland is Russian. This goes back to the times of the USSR, when any citizens of the Union were called Russians. Therefore, do not be surprised if, after telling a Pole that you came from Belarus or Ukraine, you suddenly hear from your interlocutor: “Well, how is it in Russia?”
They love to torture foreigners
Here cream 2 grows on trees. In crypt 3 you can buy cannon 4, full of beer. Children are entertained by parties 5. The Poles, to be honest, are not the most organized nation in the world, so very often they remember something 6 . They itch 7 and wonder a lot 8 when they stumble 9 with friends. Glamorous girls visit freak salons 10. They walk on 11 sofas and eat from 12 chairs, making sure to maintain a favorable belly 13 . The country is prosperous - every city has a palace 14, and every Pole has his own building 15. Everyone who works receives a pension for 16 weeks and usually rests for 17 weeks.
Polish-Russian dictionary:
1. pytać (torture) - “to ask.”
2. śliwki (cream) - “plums”.
3. sklep (crypt) - “shop”.
4. puszka (gun) - “can”.
5. wieczorynka (party) - an analogue of the program “Good night, kids”.
6. zapomnieć (remember) - “to forget.”
7. cieszyć się (itches) - “to rejoice.”
8. gadać (guess) - “to chat.”
9. spotykać się (to stumble) - “to meet.”
10. salon urody (salon of freaks) - “beauty salon”.
11. dywan (sofa) - “carpet”.
12. stół (chair) - “table”.
13. wygodny żywot (profitable belly) - “comfortable life.”
14. dworzec (palace) - “station”.
15. zdanie (building) - “opinion”.
16. pensja (pension) - “salary”.
17. niedziela (week) - “Sunday”.
Since in Ukraine, according to statistics, there are fewer men than women, in order not to suffer from loneliness, you can also focus on foreigners. Moreover, they love Ukrainian women very much... for their beauty, character, persistence and hard work.
Our fellow countrywomen, who know the foreign environment within the country itself, talk about the mental characteristics of men abroad.
Complaining for no reason
Country number three on our list - so close and at the same time far - Poland. How the family institute works there and why Poles love Ukrainian women so much, ex-resident of Zaporozhye, who moved to this country for permanent residence, Ekaterina Kuznetsova, told.
– Although Poland is supposedly a state close to Ukraine in spirit, the Polish people, especially the indigenous people, differ significantly in mentality, behavior and even everyday habits. As practice shows, local residents are very friendly, polite and good-natured, although most have the habit of complaining for no reason,” she says. Our fellow countrywoman noticed some peculiarities in the rules of local etiquette. Thus, when Poles meet, they shake hands and kiss good friends on the cheek. The respectful “pani/pan” works everywhere – even on the street, even in a cafe, even in an elite restaurant. – It really strikes me how people behave on public transport: men let women go ahead, they open the door or hold the elevator. In fact, this is a small thing, but very nice. I would like men in Ukraine to remember to be polite,” the interlocutor continues.
The Zaporozhye was very pleased with the fact that in Poland it is strictly forbidden to smoke at public transport stops. That's why you don't catch men with a cigarette in their mouth at every step, but only in places specially designated for that purpose. The citizens themselves and the police strictly control smokers and, in case of violation, issue them fairly large fines.
Returning from earnings
Unlike Ukrainian, Polish men are more trained in order. There are trash cans at every step, owners clean up after their dogs, and on public transport everyone must pay a fare. You rarely see a controller there, but there are plenty of “hares”, and they are mainly from other countries, including ours. – Poles also work in different fields, some go further to Europe to earn money. But the difference between them and us is that they return to live in their native land, which cannot be said about us, says Katya. – Now, with the new President Andrzej Duda, it has become easier for women to live... For each child, the state provides assistance - 500 zlotys monthly. And another +130 zlotys are given for each child, if the family low-income. Therefore, if a woman has a minimum wage, it is not profitable for her to go to work, because then all assistance will be canceled. If a person earns well, then the family has enough to live on. This year they introduced assistance for all students - 300 zlotys. And those who go to school also receive funds to buy everything they need for the beginning of the school year. As a mother, this makes me very happy.
Vacations are not paid for
In terms of courtship, as Ekaterina noted, Poles are not very different from Ukrainians. Although he cannot say about everyone. “There’s a shovel in every house... There are those who abuse alcohol, there are those who cheat, and those who carry their women in their arms,” she continues. – Like in other European countries, in Poland they do not practice getting married early. According to the latest data from the Main statistical management of Poland, the country is quantitatively dominated by representatives of the fair half of humanity. Among 38.5 million Poles, 52% are women, that is, in cities there are as many as 111 women per 100 men, and in villages – 101. Young people in Poland are becoming less and less conservative and are willing to imitate the European approach to marriages– the later, the stronger.
According to statistics, Polish women get married on average at 26.4 years old, and Polish men leave the bachelor path at the age of 28.4 years. - A man and a woman date for a very long time - 5-10 years before getting married... Often young Polish couples go to work, first raise funds for a house, a wedding, and only then get married. And it’s so sad in our country that, according to all traditions, children get married by their parents,” says the woman. Poles divide family responsibilities in different ways. Here, according to a fellow countrywoman, the phrase works well: “As you go to bed, so will you sleep.” There are families where the wife is in charge, and others are the opposite. – Life in Poland, in my opinion, is more measured and calm. Ukrainian men and women rush headlong to work and work until the last client. Not so here. For example, I was shocked by my friends' stories. They go to the hairdresser for 5-10 years, and if the master works until six, then only until six. She will not be in your position, even if you have known each other for ten years. He lowers the roller blinds and “Goodbye!” notes the interlocutor. – I think that women are happier here.
They don’t carry ten bags from the store; families, as a rule, have cars.Poles go on holiday with their families and not with their last money, like us, but for a salary.Spending interesting weekends is also a local tradition.
Loved for hard work
Poles love Ukrainian women for their beauty, charisma and hard work.They like our thoughtfulness.Mentally, with Polish women, if a woman is from Western Ukraine, there is not much difference.Poles, like Ukrainians, are Christians.Some of their celebrations are different.For example, they are surprised by our loud celebrations at New Year, or rituals for Epiphany,” says Katya.However, we should not forget that some Poles are quite dismissive of Ukrainians.There are those who still consider our territory their colony.Hypocrisy is present in society.Some Polish employers perceive our men as cheap labor, and women are viewed as objects of sexual pleasure,” adds the ex-resident of Zaporozhye.
Everywhere there are pros and cons.According to women, Ukrainian men are more attractive.The Poles are not so attractive to her from the outside, although she has no comrades of the same color.
Interesting facts about Polish romance
Poles are the earliest people in the EU to get married.Polish men dress for the first time wedding ring on average at 29 years old, while Scandinavians get married after 25, and Spaniards - at 34. Polish women become wives a little earlier than men - at 27.Junior brides in the EU are only residents of Bulgaria and Romania.
39% of Poles believe that a wedding should be organized in such a way that family and friends remember it for another half century.
44% instead consider the marriage Impreza a waste of money.
82% of Poles who finally came to the altar and survived the wedding banquet are satisfied with their marriage.
Three-quarters of Polish men admit that sex is an important part of their relationships.
More than 70% of respondents aged 16 to 49 have sex at least once a week.
During the 10 years of existence of the largest Polish Internet dating service, Sympatia, Poles have created more than 5 million profiles.That is, every sixth adult in Poland has at least once tried to find a partner on the World Wide Web.
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