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Ľudovít Didi
Ľudovít Didi (16 January 1931 – 15 September 2013) was a Slovak teacher, dissident, participant in the anti-Communist struggle, and the first Romani people, Romani novelist in Slovak liturature, Slovak literature. Biography Didi was born on 16 January 1931 in Púchov as the natural child of Romani parents. He was raised by his maternal grandparents. His grandfather Ondrej Didi was a famous Romani musician. Didi attended elementary school and middle school in Púchov. However, his parents were poor and unable to provide him with further education. Although he was accepted to the Teacher's Institute in Bánovce nad Bebravou, he did not begin studies there due to lack of funds. He therefore moved to Bratislava, where he began tutoring the sons of an affluent Bulgarian gentleman in exchange for free room and board. In 1951 he began studying at what is today the Prague University of Economics and Business, from which he was eventually expelled because of his political views. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Púchov
Púchov (; ) is an industrial town in the centre of Púchov District in Slovakia, with a population close to 18,000. Geography It is located on the main train line between Bratislava and Košice. It is halfway between Trenčín and Žilina, two major Slovak cities, approximately 30 minutes train from both cities. The Váh river crosses Púchov, and there is a small dam open to public crossing. The health resort Nimnica (until 1990 part of Púchov) is situated in the vicinity and is a starting point for tours to Javorníky and White Carpathians mountains. Parts: History The nearness of the Váh river and town's strategic location contributed to create cultural and social relations, which were a part of its history. The first written reference dates back to 1243, when Béla IV., King of Hungary, signed his gift certificate to Vychlap Bechend. In this reference are also mentioned Leustrak's son and Puch from his immediate vicinities. The word "puch" is of Indo-European origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |