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Imrich Andrejčák
Imrich Andrejčák (12 July 1941 – 5 September 2018) was a Czechoslovak-born Slovak army general and politician. He was the last Minister of Defence of Czechoslovakia from 2 July 1992 until 31 December 1992, with the dissolution of the country. Andrejčák the became the first Defence Minister of an independent Slovakia from 16 March 1993 and 14 March 1994. Biography Andrejčák was born on 12 July 1941 in the Slovak village of Haniska, Košice-okolie District, Czechoslovakia. He studied at the Jan Žižka Military School in Bratislava from 1955 until 1958 and the Military School in Vyškov from 1958 to 1961. In 1961, he was commissioned as a Czechoslovak Army officer with the rank of Lieutenant. He served as a commander from 1961 to 1968. He then studied intelligence at the Military Academy in Brno in 1971. Andrejčák was a member of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia from 1960 until the Velvet Revolution in 1989. Towards the end of the Communist era, Andrejčák held ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slovakia
Slovakia (; sk, Slovensko ), officially the Slovak Republic ( sk, Slovenská republika, links=no ), is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the southwest, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. Slovakia's mostly mountainous territory spans about , with a population of over 5.4 million. The capital and largest city is Bratislava, while the second largest city is Košice. The Slavs arrived in the territory of present-day Slovakia in the fifth and sixth centuries. In the seventh century, they played a significant role in the creation of Samo's Empire. In the ninth century, they established the Principality of Nitra, which was later conquered by the Principality of Moravia to establish Great Moravia. In the 10th century, after the dissolution of Great Moravia, the territory was integrated into the Principality of Hungary, which then became the Kingdom of Hungary in 1000. In 1241 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vyškov
Vyškov (; german: Wischau) is a town in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 20,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Administrative parts Vyškov is made up of town parts and villages of Vyškov-Město, Vyškov-Předměstí, Brňany, Dědice, Hamiltony, Křečkovice, Lhota, Nosálovice, Nouzka, Opatovice, Pařezovice, Pazderna and Rychtářov. Geography Vyškov is located about east of Brno. It lies mostly in the Vyškov Gate. The northwestern part of the municipal territory extends into the Drahany Highlands and includes the highest point of Vyškov, the hill Kuchlov at above sea level. The Haná River, formed by the confluence of the Velká Haná and Malá Haná streams in Dědice, flows through the town. Opatovice Reservoir was built on the Malá Haná in 1972. It serves primarily for water supply. History The first written mention of Vyškov is from 1141, in a deed of bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of Ľudovít Štúr
The Order of Ľudovít Štúr ( sk, Rad Ľudovíta Štúra) is the third highest Slovak state decoration (after the Order of the White Double Cross and the Orders, decorations, and medals of Slovakia#Andrej Hlinka Order, Order of Andrej Hlinka) conferred by the President of Slovakia, President of the Slovak Republic upon the proposal of the Government of Slovakia, government. The president, who is a recipient, 1st Class, of the order by virtue of holding office, is not obligated to respect the proposal. The medal is awarded to Slovak citizens who have made exceptional contributions to democracy and human rights, the defence and security of the republic, or for exceptionally significant merit in the fields of politics, state management and administration, the development of the national economy, science and technology, culture, art, education, sports, and for significant spread of the good name of the Slovak Republic abroad. The Order of Ľudovít Štúr, instituted on 2 February ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milan Rastislav Stefanik Order
The Milan Rastislav Stefanik Order is an award given "to recognize eminent contributions to the defence and security of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic". It was bestowed by the President of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic. The award is named after Milan Rastislav Stefanik. List of recipients * President of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic - First Class Insignia of the Order * Colonel Josef Adam - Third Class, 1991 * Lieutenant General Jan Ambrus - Third Class, 1992 * Colonel Zdenek Bachurek - Third Class, 1991 * Brigadier General Josef Balabán - Second Class, 1992 * Major Alfred Bartos - Third Class, 1992 * Colonel Vaclav Beran, M. Sc. - Fourth Class, 1992 * Army General Josef Bily - Second Class, 1992 * Colonel Frantisek Bogataj - Third Class, 1992 * Brigadier General Jozef Brunovsky - Third Class, 1991 * Brigadier General Josef Buršík, Josef Bursik - Third Class, 1991 * Colonel Vladimir Cupak - Third Class, 1991 * Brigadier General Vojtech Danielovi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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