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Poles - what are they like? It is a large Western Slavic nation known for its vibrant culture and mentality. There are many different stereotypes about them, sometimes even contradicting each other: proud, arrogant, informers, smiling, simple, insincere. So what is their character really like? What specific features does Polish culture contain, what traditions are characteristic of this country?

History of the people

The first mentions of the country Poland appeared in the 10th century. Several principalities were united by the Piast dynasty into a small state. Throughout its long history, the country experienced a period of feudal fragmentation, the Mongol-Tatar invasion, and the decline of state power. It was united with such states as Lithuania, Livonia (modern Estonia), and was known not as Poland, but as the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

The golden age for this country was the period from the beginning of the 16th to the 17th. The independent existence of Poland was threatened by numerous invasions of the Swedes in the 17th century, but King Stanislaw Poniatowski tried to prevent the collapse of the state through reforms. It was not possible to avoid partition; the first occurred in 1772, the second in 1793, the third in 1795. From this year to 1918 it again became independent.

The First and Second World Wars caused great damage to the country. Entire cities were destroyed, about five million people were killed, and some territories were lost. The country had to be restored in conditions of severe crisis. Uprisings broke out and discontent grew. In the 80s of the 20th century, a series of strikes occurred, which led the state to liberation from Soviet power. The Democrats, who came to power, changed the economic course from planned to market, and moved to pluralism in politics.

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Even in the Middle Ages, Poles were called “Poles”, and the country of Poland itself was called Lyakhistan or Lekhistan. Initially, the word “Polyakh” had a neutral character, but in the period from the 18th to the 19th centuries in the Russian literary language it acquired a negative connotation. This word was used to express contempt for representatives of the nation.

At the moment, the correct versions of the feminine and masculine forms are “Pole” and “Polka”. By the way, until about the 19th century, the word “Polish” was also considered normative, but then it became contemptuous (Dahl’s dictionary). Now this form is obsolete or colloquial (different dictionaries give different notes).

Polish language

This is one of the largest Slavic languages. Belongs to the West Slavic group, Lechitic subgroup. In some ways it may seem similar to Russian, Ukrainian or Belarusian, but there are a number of nuances. The first feature is that in Polish the deletion always falls on the penultimate syllable (with the exception of borrowed words). There are many unusual sound combinations in the phonetics of the Polish language, which will be difficult for a beginner to reproduce. For example, combinations of letters such as cz, sz, dz are read as very hard h, very hard w, soft d and z together, respectively.

As noted above, Polish and Russian are quite similar. However, similarities can be deceiving. There are a large number of words called “false friends of the translator”. Their peculiarity is that they are very reminiscent of words familiar to a native Russian speaker, but are translated completely differently. So, for example, ogonek, similar to “light,” is translated as “tail,” dywan, which evokes direct associations with the word “sofa,” actually means “carpet.” People learning Polish need to be attentive to the “false friends of the translator” so as not to get into an awkward or comical situation (after all, “shop” in Polish is sklep!).

National Character Traits

So, what is the mentality of the Poles? Many note that one of the most important features is a smile on the face. Poles smile when meeting, when communicating, when making acquaintances. There is a stereotype that she is insincere, but this is not true. They are really quite friendly people.

People will smile in a store, in a hospital, even in a parking lot, but a tourist should not think that friendliness and goodwill indicate a desire to provide him with any privileges (he will not be given a discount in the store). Poles are also quite trusting. People are used to behaving honestly for this reason to trust each other. For example, a cashier at a store might allow a customer to bring in money for a purchase later if he forgot it. And yes, the buyer will actually bring them. Another opinion that exists about the Poles is that they are “informers.” In fact, they are simply quite zealous in protecting their rights and respecting the law. For example, if a neighbor makes noise late at night or litters in the entrance, he will most likely be reported to law enforcement agencies.

What else makes up the national character of the Poles? Tourists and emigrants encountering the inhabitants of this country note that they are quite simple people. Even high-ranking people do not actively demonstrate their wealth and position.

Finally, the Poles are a people who complain. They do this a lot and often. Almost anything can become a subject of dissatisfaction: the government, roads, assortment in the store, and so on. Their complaints are passive: despite the fact that they are not satisfied with many things, they are not going to change anything. These are the characteristic features of the Poles.

What do they say about themselves

They have a fairly high opinion of themselves (that’s why the phrase “puffy Poles” appeared). Poles consider themselves a civilized, educated and cultural nation. Polish girls present themselves as patriots who sincerely love their Motherland, but at the same time they are ready to commit a treacherous act. Of course, they are seductively attractive. A woman is perceived as an example for a man and is placed above him.

How to offend a Pole

There are several rules that must be followed when communicating with the Polish people, otherwise they can be seriously offended. When visiting, you should agree to the offer to change into slippers. A refusal may offend a Pole. It will also be very upsetting for the host if the guest has a heavy lunch before the visit and refuses to eat his food. They may offer to take what is left after the feast with them; you should not refuse it. Poles have a friendly, but touchy character.

Finally, since the Poles are quite religious people, they can be seriously offended by visiting a temple in inappropriate clothing (shorts, short skirts) and attempts to photograph or film the service.

Cultural contribution: literature

Polish literature begins its history in the 16th century. Its founder is the writer Mikola Rey. His works, written in a journalistic style, have an acute socio-political orientation. In rough but rich language, the author defended the interests of the gentry and ridiculed the Catholic clergy. Jan Kokhanovsky is considered the first national poet. He was educated in Paris and Italy, and although he wrote in Latin, he entered the history of literature as an author who beautifully composed poetry in Polish. He wrote on love and political themes; one of his most famous works, “Trains,” was written under the influence of a personal tragedy - the death of his daughter.

Adam Mickiewicz became the most famous not only Polish, but also world poet. His most famous work is the poem “Pan Tadeusz,” which recreates in detail the historical picture of the life of the gentry. Mickiewicz is a leader, leading author of Polish romanticism.

Among the modern authors, the most famous are Janusz Leon Wisniewski, who wrote a book about virtual love “Loneliness on the Internet,” which became a world bestseller, Andrzej Sapkowski, the creator of the “Witcher” universe, the author of many works in the fantasy genre.

Cultural contribution: music

The first most famous Polish composer is Nikolai Radomsky, who lived in the 15th century. Known for writing polyphonic music. A century later, European ones appeared in Polish national musical motifs. This happened thanks to Diomedes Cato, who lived in this country. Around the same time, works by such composers as Vaclav of Shotul and Luca Marenzio appeared. The most famous Polish composer is the great Frederic Chopin.

Polish traditions

Some of them will seem familiar to a Russian person, but others may surprise you.

• Burning of an effigy of the Slavic goddess Mazhanna. This ritual is somewhat reminiscent of burning a doll on Maslenitsa. On the first day of spring, a stuffed animal is made from straw and decorated with ribbons, beads, and shreds. First, the doll is set on fire and then drowned in a pond. It is believed that this custom will speed up the onset of heat.
• Corrections are an event that takes place on the second day after the wedding. The festivities continue until the third day.
• Christmas traditions. Since the Poles are quite religious in character, Christmas is a very important and significant holiday for them. On this day, it is customary to lay straw under the tablecloth and place an additional device on the table. The straw symbolizes the circumstances of the birth of Christ, and the extra plate indicates that this nation is friendly and hospitable. A guest, even an unexpected and uninvited one, will always be greeted with joy, invited into the house and fed.
• Śmigus Dyngus is an Easter tradition that involves throwing water on passersby. This is done from water pistols, plastic bottles or bags. This non-standard custom is explained by the fact that water is a mandatory element of baptism.

National Costume

A mandatory element of traditional clothing is bright embroidery: flowers or patterns are depicted on fabrics. Girls' clothing includes: a skirt (striped or embroidered), a white shirt (sometimes with colored patterns), a corset, an apron, a headdress, shoes (boots or lace-up shoes with a small heel). The colors of the women's suit are mostly bright: green, blue, red, brown shades. The headdress depends on the status of the polka. Unmarried women wear bright colored scarves and wreaths decorated with flowers. Married women put a cap on their heads. A very important part of the costume is jewelry: large earrings, massive bright beads.

Polish men are more restrained in colors: brown, black, gray and white predominate. Their costume consists of a white shirt, vest (usually embroidered), belt, black or brown pants, boots and headdress. Usually this is a hat with a fur trim.

Polish cuisine

It is replete with meat dishes, sausages, pates, pickles (mushrooms, tomatoes, cucumbers and other vegetables). Polish cuisine is hearty and varied. The most famous first course is zurek soup, which is cooked with kvass. Mushrooms, potatoes, smoked sausages, and hard-boiled eggs are added there. Season it with a lot of spices. Those who want to try something more unusual should pay attention to the soup called chernina. The composition includes such an unusual ingredient as goose blood. In addition, goose offal, dried fruits and vegetables are added there.

One of the most famous second courses is, of course, bigos. The standard recipe includes meat (pork) and sauerkraut, but rice, dried fruits or vegetables can be added in various variations.

Another popular dish made from cabbage and meat is cabbage rolls (gołąbki in Polish). The filling also includes rice, cereal or potatoes. This dish is served in tomato sauce.

Those with a sweet tooth should definitely pay attention to Kolaczki cookies. These are shortcrust pastry envelopes filled with jam or cottage cheese. You can buy these at a baker or supermarket.

National dances

Polonaise was previously performed at balls and special events. Now this dance is an obligatory part of the prom. This is a procession dance with graceful and elegant movements. It suits the Polish character very well.

Mazurka is a dynamic, temperamental dance. It is one of the most difficult due to the rapid change of movements. Mazurkas were composed by such composers as Frederic Chopin and Karol Szymanowski.

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 women are happier here.

They don’t carry ten bags from the store; families, as a rule, have cars.Poles go on vacation 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.They are, for example, surprised by our loud celebrations for the New Year, or rituals at 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.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 wear a wedding ring for the first time 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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For a long time, Poland was famous for the beauty and charm of its women, one of whom won the heart of Napoleon. For Russians, just a couple of decades ago, Polish women were the standard of elegance and style. In the famous “Vanda”, all the fashionistas of the Soviet Union bought Polish cosmetics, handbags, and scarves. Cosmetics from Pollena and Pani Walewska were considered the best gift - if there were no French analogues, half the country smelled of “Perhaps” perfume from a small narrow-necked bottle... And what can be said about modern polka women?

Polish girls

Polish girls: appearance

Many Polish girls resemble German women with a somewhat fleshy nose and a wide mouth (despite this description, women of this type can be quite attractive - just remember Barbara Brylska from the popular film “The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!” in her youth). On average, Polish women look more mature than Russian women of the same age. And there is absolutely no crowding of beauties per square kilometer, which is so strong in Russia. But how polkas hold up - each one is at least “cool”! The first thing that catches your eye is their posture: most Polish girls have beautifully squared shoulders and a straight back. Once upon a time there was even a phrase: “The border between the USSR and Poland is most easily recognized by a woman’s posture.”

Character of Polish girls. Ambitious, pretty, religious

Polish women are not just self-confident, but very, very self-confident: 81% consider themselves extremely attractive. Apparently, the genes of golden-haired, laughing, playful great-grandmothers, who easily captivated kings and emperors, are taking their toll. Polish women are ambitious, sometimes excessively. You can often hear them talk about themselves using standard formulations: jestem mіoda, ambitna, przybojowa, lubie podruїe. For a Russian-speaking person it sounds quite funny. It’s the same as a girl saying about herself: “I’m impudent and uncomplicated, I’ll walk over corpses to achieve my goal.” But in Polish, unlike Russian, the word “ambitna” has a positive connotation.

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Almost always, in the company of people of different nationalities, Polish women win. The most modest bow, a hair clip, a sly look, a short conversation - and now broken hearts are lying in heaps at their feet. Polish women endear you to you with their behavior and attitude towards you, they easily make contact and are direct in expressing emotions. They will only say nice things to you. The gift you brought will be admired all evening. But at the same time, a Polish woman will not take any liberties with a stranger and will not put you in an unpleasant situation. A girl who in a photograph looks a little prettier than a crocodile, in direct communication with you, will be able to present herself in such a way that in your eyes all her shortcomings will turn into advantages. There is such a word in Polish as sympatyczny. In this case, we are not talking about external beauty, but just about behavior. Young girls feel what it means to be a lady with a capital P, they are trained to do so.

The general religiosity inherent in all Poles is also characteristic of young people. You can often see young boys and girls praying in churches or going to confession to the priest. Advertising posters with a picture of a girl and the inscription: “Listen to God” are hung on the streets. For both adults and young people, it is normal to run into church 2-3 times a day, pray, kneel and go on about your business. They say that if you neglect your responsibilities to the church, neighbors may inform the priests, which will lead to problems at work or school. In Poland, the home country of the late John Paul II, women wait longer than other European women before having sexual intercourse with a partner - an average of 7.4 dates (for comparison: Italians - 5.4, and Swedish women give in after the fourth date) .

Nude look style

Almost no lady will leave the house, even to the store, without makeup, but not everyone admits this. The best praise in this case comes from the lips of her master: “Darling, you are so beautiful, even if you are not wearing makeup.”

Lip gloss has almost completely replaced traditional lipstick: it is much easier and faster to apply, there are many shades, and a light, transparent base adds shine and chic to the most neutral makeup. Therefore, it is especially popular among girls: delicate lips create a feeling of freshness and youth. Older women also love this item of decorative cosmetics, because it disguises small wrinkles on the lips. Only eyelashes are tinted (and only if they are light); The eyes are slightly drawn along the eyelash growth line with a brown or gray pencil. Comb and lightly highlight the eyebrows with a pencil (if necessary). They also often use a special colorless gel to tame unruly hairs. They look fresh and natural. As the French say, a la naturel.

In the bathrooms and dressing tables of Polish women, luxury brands - Estee Lauder, Chanel, Dior, Clarins - peacefully coexist with jars and tubes from Polish manufacturers - Dr. Irena Eris, Kolastyna, Pollena-Ewa, Dermika. Dermacosmetics, which are in no way inferior to the well-known Vichy brand, are always popular - this is the Polish Lirene (a branch of Dr. Irena Eris).

Polish women of all ages love to cherish and pamper themselves. Apply, for example, a concentrated anti-aging serum made from grape seeds under night cream. Instead of toner, spray your face with a refreshing spray of Moroccan rose or white tea. Honey wraps and mud peeling at least once a month. Manicure and pedicure are common everyday procedures, not just before going out. Gel nails, bright nail art - all this is not held in high esteem. Most often, the color of the varnish is chosen to match the main colors of clothing; exotic and acidic colors are outlawed.

Polish women follow the global trend in hairdressing - natural colors and natural shapes. The image of a modern lady involves a neat haircut, freshly washed hair and a small amount of hair: the classics are sasson and bob haircuts. Bright colors like ultraviolet, ripe cherry or etched white, as well as obvious backcombing, demonstrate tastelessness and backwardness. There are hairstyles of the “small head” type, which are performed in combination with spectacular coloring with highlights. Its basis is a spherical haircut. Many modern hairstyles are characterized by partial thinning of the hair in the bangs area. Youth haircuts with asymmetrical lines and partially curled strands are popular, when all the hair is combed to one side and cut unevenly. When laying, use special varnishes, foams or waxes.

Baggy casual and “still elegant ladies”

Most Polish women dress discreetly, preferring comfortable everyday things. Shapeless sportswear is quite popular among young people, hiding all the advantages of a female figure (however, disadvantages too). It has been noted that the younger generation does not take care of their figure as much as the ladies of the older generation. Apparently, Poland is trying to be like its Western neighbors in this regard. It is extremely rare to see high-heeled shoes. The ladies think like this: “Shoes during the day should be comfortable. If women always wore high-heeled shoes, they would be angry all the time, and after a few years no one would look at the feet of these women."

Modest make-up, an impeccably clean handkerchief (only made of fabric) and a subtle, unobtrusive aroma are the highest class of business dress code, according to which they not only greet, but also see off Polish office workers. Clothing ensembles are selected in such a way that you can easily transfer business negotiations from the office to the restaurant. These are things that are necessarily of high quality, not too bright in tones and colors, that fit perfectly on the figure, do not wrinkle too much, and in which you can feel comfortable in any situation. Ideal fabrics are fine wool with the addition of lycra, cashmere plus silk, linen plus silk. Popular are expensive, prestigious brands that specialize in sewing men's business suits and guarantee quality - Armani, Boss, Brioni, Patrick Hellmann, Francesco Smalto, Pal Zileri.

Ladies of very advanced age know how to dress with special taste: a mandatory hat to match the dress and lace gloves - so as to be “an elegant lady.” Polish women are always stylish: they will never wear mismatched outfits, no matter how fashionable the latter may be. And the simplest thing will be worn with such dignity that fashion models will envy them.

The Poles say: if you want to know what they are wearing this season and will wear next, walk along Marszałkowska in Warsaw, where the largest shopping complexes of the Polish capital are located. Particularly popular shopping centers in Poland are Arkadia and Zlote Tarasy in Warsaw, Krakow Gallery, respectively, in Krakow and Silesia City Center in Katowice.

Trends are created mainly in the capital, where several good fashion designers work. They create fashion in Poland. Among the products offered there are well-known Polish brands such as Ulimex, Sunwear, Waldimex, Spektra, Almax, Valeria. All clothes are distinguished by high quality tailoring, modern fabrics, fashionable and stylish styles. Polish blouses are famous far beyond the country's borders: models made of silk, viscose, cotton, and various mixed fabrics allow women to create a wide variety of looks - from strict and businesslike to elegant and romantic.

Just lying on the beach is no longer fashionable; today’s trend is active recreation. In Poland, an excellent infrastructure has been created for this, with many special offers for every taste. The most popular pastimes in Poland are skiing, mountaineering, mountaineering and sailing - all of which can be done without leaving the country. There are active recreation centers, landscape parks and nature reserves, cable cars, walking and cycling paths, equestrian recreation, horse riding, golf, water and extreme sports, various amusement parks - you can’t count it all.

The Poles say that a woman dancing, a ship under full sail and a horse running are the most pleasing things to the eye. Horseback riding is truly great entertainment, useful and affordable. This sport has a beneficial effect on all muscle groups and is accessible to everyone at any age and does not require special training. For example, the Furioso riding center in Stare Żukowice near Tarnow (near Krakow) offers training, entertainment, and hippotherapy.

Poles love and know how to dance, however, how could it be otherwise in a country where the national anthem is Dombrowski’s “Mazurka”! Most Poles dance cheek to cheek even at discos, doing clear steps, and not just vaguely moving their legs and swaying; They also love tango, foxtrots and polkas.

In Gdansk, on many streets there is a green strip 20-30 m wide between houses and the road, and many areas are generally separated by forest areas. Here, respectable guys of 40-50 years old, old women, women of model appearance ride bicycles, and there are bicycles with special trailers for transporting children. There are also a lot of rollerbladers on the bike paths. Hundreds of people in shorts and on roller skates ride along the bike paths, and they don’t just ride, they go through the whole city on some business. Bicycle paths are equipped like real roads. There are traffic lights, in front of low tree branches there are marker gates with reflective signs, a zebra crossing is drawn at the intersection with pedestrian paths, and where the bicycle paths converge, markings are drawn that determine priority.

What does the lady serve?

Each country has its own special smells. Austria - the aromas of coffee and cakes, Italy - Chianti and seaweed aromas of Venice, France - the moist and languid aromas of oysters, champagne and truffles. Poland regales you with the aroma of antiquity and inexpensive food.

Polish cuisine is famous for its variety of boiled and hard-smoked sausages, which, hot and cold, are included in everyday meals from morning to evening. A favorite dish is bigos - a hodgepodge of sauerkraut and raw cabbage stewed with mushrooms, spices and several (at least three) types of meat and sausages.

Warsaw-style flaki is simply tripe soup (that is, beef stomach). And the mysterious soup “Zurek” is a curious combination of thick hot(!) rye kvass with pieces of homemade sausage and a hard-boiled egg. On hot summer days, cold soups are prepared from strawberries, cherries, apples, pears and wild berries. In autumn, soups made from cucumbers and mushrooms are popular. They drink vodka with spicy dishes, to which Poles are invariably faithful, especially in the cold season. Also popular and of really high quality are draft beer, which is served both cold and hot (“Gzhano beer”), “Gzhano wine” (or simply mulled wine), Gural tea (with lemon, honey and vodka - grog), cherry Everywhere you can taste warm or cold (your choice), incomparable charlotte with whipped cream and other pastries of excellent quality (but terribly high in calories, simply “death to the waist”!).

A cult bordering on fanaticism is kawa (coffee). Countless varieties are drunk always, everywhere and several times a day. In cafes you can often see a picture that is unusual for Russia: at one table there is a student with notes and a laptop, at another there are ancient old women who have come in out of habit to drink coffee. However, grandmothers bring some of their own food in a package: apparently, it’s cheaper... And this is par for the course in Warsaw.

Matriarchy rules the roost

Poles are gallant, courteous, and know very well that a wrong action or word will instantly disqualify them. Gentlemen open doors for ladies, help light cigarettes, carry bags and generally behave the way English gentlemen supposedly behaved before feminists got to their feet. They not only give up their seats to older people and women on public transport, but they do it with pleasure. There is small talk on the bus, people smile at each other, hand over coupons, and exchange citywide news.

Polish men, like Russians, love gatherings in the kitchen and talking about life, and they also see a woman in a woman and do not let her forget about it. Their family comes first. The vast majority of Poles marry their fellow countrymen and remain monogamous for the rest of their lives. The divorce rate in Poland is one of the lowest in Europe. Perhaps because many divorced spouses are forced to live together for a long time.

Unlike Western society, Poles value not career women and workaholics, but those representatives of the fair sex who are able to run a home, cook well, and raise children.

If back in the early 90s of the 20th century, Polish women mostly got married at 22 years old, and their first child was born between 20 and 24 years old, then at the beginning of the 21st century these important events in their lives occur closer to 30 years old.
In Poland, 96.3% of residents are in formal family unions. Only every twentieth person (5%) is in a civil marriage, while in the Czech Republic - 17%, in Germany - 20%, and in Sweden - 48%.
People who raise a child alone (90% of them are women) face public censure.

A good wife should be able to create a warm atmosphere in the house: home comfort, harmony and tranquility. In addition, the wife should appreciate her husband and his work, take care of his mental state, constantly give him a feeling of how much he is needed and important to her, praise and pamper him.

In turn, a good husband must earn money, thereby providing for the family and guaranteeing its safety. By the way, wives also have not only financial expectations from men. They love when people buy them gifts, flowers, and give them compliments.

Poles love children, especially babies, coddle with them even in public, take them with them everywhere and spoil them so much that it is simply surprising how well-mannered most children are. They don't understand the British need for child-free zones. Even in the most depressing residential areas, children are taken care of - there are areas inaccessible to cars, equipped with sandboxes, swings and horizontal bars, which also serve as a device for beating out carpets.

It is not surprising that the question “Who are you?” - Polish women most often answer: “Mother.” The modern mother is often compared to a superwoman, combining the responsibilities of a mother with other roles (for example, the role of wife, employee). Expectations and responsibilities towards the mother are well described by an advertisement that was published in the parenting magazine “Child”:

“URGENTLY REQUIRED: A QUALIFIED TEACHER, PSYCHOLOGIST, NURSE, CLEANER, COOK, SPECIALIST IN THE FIELD OF PEDAGOGY AND GAME ORGANIZER. THE CANDIDATE SHOULD BE ABLE TO CARE ABOUT OTHERS BETTER THAN HIMSELF, AND BE AFTERNESS AND TENDER. SHE MUST BE AT YOUR DISPOSAL 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. POSSIBLE LEAVEMENT OF WORK CAN ONLY BE CONSIDERED AFTER 18 YEARS. THERE CAN BE NO SPOKE ABOUT ANY CLAIMS.”

What do you think, are Russian and Polish girls similar?

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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).

23rd 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.

21st place. Agata Szewioła / Agata Szewioła(born 1989, Żary, Poland) - Polish model, winner of the Miss Polski 2010 contest.

20th 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.

19th place. Joanna Opozda(born February 7, 1988, Busko-Zdroj, Poland) is a Polish actress and model.

18th 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.

17th place. (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.

16th place. Katarzyna Smutniak(born August 13, 1979, Pila, Poland), better known as , 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.

15th place. Monika Lewczuk- Polish singer, former model, winner of the international beauty contest Miss Supranational 2011.

14th place. Marcelina Zawadzka / 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.

13th place. - American model and actress. Born on June 7, 1991 in London in the family of a Pole and an Englishwoman. Emily's height is 171 cm, body measurements 90-61-86.

12th 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.

11th 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.

10th 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.

9th place. (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.

8th place. (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.

7th 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

6th place. (September 5, 1942, Warsaw - March 19, 1997) - Polish actress and model. Teresa Tuszynska played in 12 films, but never received an acting education.

5th place. (born January 19, 1955, Warsaw) - Polish actress, dancer, model, writer.

4th 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.

3rd place. (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).

2nd place. (born June 27, 1987, Melbourne, Australia) - Miss Poland 2010. She represented the country at the Miss Tourism Queen International competitions, where she became the 3rd Vice-Miss, as well as at Miss Universe 2011 and Miss International 2012. The girl’s height is 175 cm, figure parameters 91-64-93.

1 place. - 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).