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Prague Folklore Festival 2010
The Prague Folklore Days, a festival of European folk song and dance, begins today and runs through August 1. Folk ensembles from all over Europe take part in the open-air performances that are free to enjoy. Visit Prague's Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, or Republic Square to watch and listen to dancers and singers from countries like Latvia, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Croatia, and - of course - the Czech Republic.
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Czech Folk Dance photo credit: iStockphoto/Jan Rihak
Prague Folklore Festival 2010 originally appeared on About.com Eastern Europe Travel on Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 04:36:54.
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Russian Culture Monday: Share Your Blog About Russia
Great blogs about Russia help the rest of the world learn about Russia travel, Russian culture, Russian language, and other aspects of Russia that are important to anyone who wants to get to know this country better. Bloggers are an indispensable source of knowledge who offer their views on Russia's quirks, stereotypes, and universal truths. If you're planning a trip to Russia, blogs are valuable tools - use them to help you navigate the situations you'll encounter!
Do you have a blog about Russia? This is your opportunity to share it with Eastern Europe Travel's readers.
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St. Petersburg, Russia photo credit: CC BY-NC seriykotik1970
Russian Culture Monday: Share Your Blog About Russia originally appeared on About.com Eastern Europe Travel on Monday, July 26th, 2010 at 09:00:31.
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Understanding the ICJ's Ruling on Kosovo's Independence
Late last week, the International Court of Justice ruled that Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia was legal.
This long-disputed territory in Southeastern Europe declared independence in 2008. While many countries, including the United States, recognized Kosovo's independence upon its declaration, others, including Serbia, did not. Russia, China, and Serbia (as well as Serbs living in Kosovo) are opposed to Kosovo's independence, and Serbia's government has called an emergency session for Monday to discuss the ICJ's ruling. However, Kosovo continues forward with important moves that help to establish it, both symbolically and literally, as its own entity
If you're looking for more in-depth information about the why's and how's behind Kosovo declaring its independence and the ICJ ruling, the following sources will be of some help:
Prizren, Kosovo photo credit: iStockphoto/Dave9296
Understanding the ICJ's Ruling on Kosovo's Independence originally appeared on About.com Eastern Europe Travel on Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at 13:24:28.
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Czech Artist Alphonse Mucha Turns 150 Today
Google's homepage is paying tribute to Czech artist Alphonse Mucha today. The so-called father of Art Nouveau was born in Moravia, a part of today's Czech Republic, 150 years ago. His work as an artist lives on not only in the collective consciousness, but in pieces that contribute to the beauty and significance of famous Czech cultural monuments.
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Detail of Alphonse Mucha Stained Glass Window of St. Vitus Cathedral photo credit: CC BY-NC-SA Curious Expeditions
Czech Artist Alphonse Mucha Turns 150 Today originally appeared on About.com Eastern Europe Travel on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at 10:00:37.
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Photo Tour of Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia
Diocletian's Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the heart of ancient Split. Once Roman Emperor Diocletian's retirement palace, it was eventually taken over by a Christian population who modified it to fit their own needs.
Today, Diocletian's Palace is a living monument. Not only can visitors to Split explore its well-preserved remains and the newer (but still historically significant) buildings that were added to the original structure, they can also dine, shop, and enjoy the nightlife in and around its walls.
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Peristyle of Diocletian's Palace photo credit: Kerry Kubilius, licensed to About.com
Photo Tour of Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia originally appeared on About.com Eastern Europe Travel on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 at 12:30:14.
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Russian Culture Monday: Moscow Attractions
Moscow's attractions can be visited all over the city (sometimes even for free!), and they represent the most easily accessible elements of Russian culture a first-time traveler to the Russian capital city will find. From the Moscow Metro, which connects to a network of artistically and architecturally distinct stations; to the Stalin's Seven unmistakable Sisters; to the ancient heart of historic Moscow, the Kremlin, Moscow attractions bring visitors closer to how the centuries have shaped this city and why it has effected such a pull on travelers of every era.
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Red Square at Night photo credit: CC BY-NC-SA McBadger
Russian Culture Monday: Moscow Attractions originally appeared on About.com Eastern Europe Travel on Monday, July 19th, 2010 at 09:00:02.
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This Week's Reader Responses
This week's reader responses include the At Home Network Blog to Hungary Blogs, Prague Blogs, and Poland Blogs. This company offers information about moving to Eastern and Central European capital cities, which is useful to travelers who decide they want more than the occasional visit to Prague, Budapest, or another city. Lindsay of At Home Network shares her memory of exploring the Prague Castle Gardens in My Best Prague Travel Experience. What could be nicer for broke college students?
Mission to Moscow is a Russia blog that deals with the surprising, funny, and scary experiences of an expat living in Moscow. Teaching English in Russia can be tough!
Budapest Statue photo: CC BY-ND Panoramas
This Week's Reader Responses originally appeared on About.com Eastern Europe Travel on Friday, July 16th, 2010 at 09:00:50.
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Prague Travel Guide
Planning a trip to Prague? Look no further than the Prague Travel Guide, which offers information about when to travel to Prague, how to get around Prague, what Prague attractions to see, and more.
Prague Scene photo credit: CC BY-NC-ND St Stev
Prague Travel Guide originally appeared on About.com Eastern Europe Travel on Thursday, July 15th, 2010 at 17:35:27.
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Russian Culture Monday: Poplar Down - Russian Summer Snow
Many travelers to Russia have been amazed by a phenomenon that happens during summer - snow! Nature seems to have tapped into the world's idea of Russia as a frigid country by pulling this prank; the piles of white that collect around objects and drift softly across footpaths turn Russian cities into white wonderlands, but this "snow" isn't from the sky. Poplars, which shed their seeds during the hottest months, are responsible for this trick. The seeds are encased in a white fluff or down, which enables them to float on the wind. On a calm day, they lay on the ground, and despite sunshine and heat, their resemblance to snowdrifts is spot-on.
In Russian, they are called white "puch" - with a hard "h" sound at the end of the word. Think "pouf" with an alternate ending. In Russian: белый пух (white fluff; white down).
While some find the poplar fuzz delightful, others find it bothersome. It causes allergies. It clings to hair. It sticks to lip gloss. It gets tracked indoors. But whether you love poplar fluff or hate it, the impression of Russian summer "snow" will linger in your memory, just like it has for these bloggers:
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Poplar Fuzz photo credit: CC BY-NC-ND b1ur
Russian Culture Monday: Poplar Down - Russian Summer Snow originally appeared on About.com Eastern Europe Travel on Monday, July 12th, 2010 at 10:20:19.
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Prague Blog Reader Response: Prague Local Flavor
The newest Prague reader response to Prague blogs is Prague Local Flavor. Prague Local Flavor is, according to Jacy Meyer, the author of the blog, "about what's happening in Prague, with a traveler's slant, but with insider info that's interesting for locals." Also check out what Jacy has to say about why she started the blog and what tips she offers travelers to the Czech capital city.
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Prague Blog Reader Response: Prague Local Flavor originally appeared on About.com Eastern Europe Travel on Friday, July 9th, 2010 at 08:16:50.
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