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Ćaci U školu
"''Ćaci u školu''" ( sr-Cyrl, Ћаци у школу) refers to a piece of graffiti that appeared on January 22, 2025, at the entrance to the Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium in Novi Sad, Serbia. Painted in red on a fence post, the graffiti drew widespread attention due to a notable spelling error—the use of the Cyrillic letter ( ć) instead of ( đ) in the word "" (meaning "students"). This resulted in the nonsensical phrase "" (roughly "ćaci to school"), which was initially met with humor and criticism regarding the orthographic mistake. Background The Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium is one of Serbia’s oldest and most respected secondary education institutions, founded in 1810. The graffiti emerged during a time marked by ongoing social and political tensions in Serbia. Prior to the appearance of the graffiti, the gymnasium had been the site of student and teacher protests, including a blockade opposing administrative decisions made by the school’s principal. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graffiti
Graffiti (singular ''graffiti'', or ''graffito'' only in graffiti archeology) is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view. Graffiti ranges from simple written "monikers" to elaborate wall paintings, and has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire. Modern graffiti is a controversial subject. In most countries, marking or painting property without permission is considered vandalism. Modern graffiti began in the New York City subway system and Philadelphia in the early 1970s and later spread to the rest of the United States and throughout the world. Etymology "Graffiti" (usually both singular and plural) and the rare singular form "graffito" are from the Italian word ''graffiato'' ("scratched"). In ancient times graffiti were carved on walls with a sharp object, although sometimes chalk or coal were used. The word originates from Greek —''gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium
Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Gymnasium ( sr-Cyrl-Latn, Гимназија "Јован Јовановић Змај", Gimnazija "Jovan Jovanović Zmaj") is a Gymnasium (school), secondary school in Novi Sad, Serbia. It is named after Jovan Jovanović Zmaj, a Serb poet. It was founded in 1810 by a donation of a wealthy merchant from Novi Sad. Over the years the school developed into a prestigious institution whose alumni include numerous notable historical individuals. The school was rebuilt in the 20th century, using the donations of baron Miloš Bajić (baron), Miloš Bajić who gave 20,000 forints. Names The school had several names throughout its history. * Since 27 January 1810: ''Serbian Grand Orthodox Gymnasium of Novi Sad'' ( sr-Cyrl-Latn, Српска православна велика гимназија новосадска, Srpska pravoslavna velika gimnazija novosadska). * Since 27 August 1920: ''State Men's Gymnasium'' ( sr-Cyrl-Latn, Државна мушка гимнази ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Novi Sad
Novi Sad ( sr-Cyrl, Нови Сад, ; #Name, see below for other names) is the List of cities in Serbia, second largest city in Serbia and the capital of the autonomous province of Vojvodina. It is located in the southern portion of the Pannonian Plain on the border of the Bačka and Syrmia geographical regions. Lying on the banks of the Danube river, the city faces the northern slopes of Fruška Gora and it is the fifth largest of all List of cities and towns on the river Danube, cities on the river Danube. It is the largest Danube city that is not the capital of an independent state. , the population of the city proper area totals 260,438 while its urban area (including the adjacent settlements of Petrovaradin and Sremska Kamenica) comprises 306,702 inhabitants. According to the city's Informatika Agency, Novi Sad had 415,712 residents in 2025. Novi Sad was founded in 1694, when Serb merchants formed a colony across the Danube from the Petrovaradin Fortress, a strategic Habsb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graffiti
Graffiti (singular ''graffiti'', or ''graffito'' only in graffiti archeology) is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view. Graffiti ranges from simple written "monikers" to elaborate wall paintings, and has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire. Modern graffiti is a controversial subject. In most countries, marking or painting property without permission is considered vandalism. Modern graffiti began in the New York City subway system and Philadelphia in the early 1970s and later spread to the rest of the United States and throughout the world. Etymology "Graffiti" (usually both singular and plural) and the rare singular form "graffito" are from the Italian word ''graffiato'' ("scratched"). In ancient times graffiti were carved on walls with a sharp object, although sometimes chalk or coal were used. The word originates from Greek —''gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Novi Sad Railway Station Canopy Collapse
On 1 November 2024, the concrete canopy of the main railway station in Novi Sad, Serbia, collapsed onto the busy pavement below, killing 16 people and severely injuring one more. The station building was constructed in 1964, and was renovated from 2021 to mid-2024 with support from China's Belt and Road Initiative. The cause of the collapse is still under investigation. The collapse spawned a series of mass protests in Novi Sad, which then spread throughout Serbia, fueled by dissatisfaction with other issues including government corruption and media censorship. Background Station building The railway station was constructed in 1964. The building was structurally advanced for its period, bold, and relatively unusual. The roof, made from concrete slabs, is corrugated for rigidity and cantilevers over the main entrance. A suspended structure was affixed to this extending portion of the roof using steel tension elements. This structure mainly consisted of massive reinforced co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
