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Bronisław Poloczek
Bronislav Poloczek (; 7 August 1939 – 16 March 2012) was a Polish-Czech theatre and television actor. Poloczek was born in Horní Suchá (Sucha Górna). He was best known for his appearances with the Prague National Theatre. He also appeared in various Czech television series, including ''Ulice'' and ''Hospoda''; and many films, including '' Černí baroni''. In 2012, he died in Prague, aged 72. Personal life Poloczek was a member of the Polish minority in the Czech Republic, always emphasizing his belonging to the Polish nation. In 1956 Poloczek graduated from the Juliusz Słowacki Polish Grammar School. He was married to Zdenka. The couple had a son Bronislav. His wife died in 1995. Poloczek died on 16 March 2012 and was interred at the Olšany Cemetery Olšany Cemeteries (, ) is the largest graveyard in Prague, Czech Republic, once laid out for as many as two million burials. The graveyard is particularly noted for its many remarkable Art Nouveau monuments. History ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horní Suchá
Horní Suchá (, ) is a municipality and village in the Karviná District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,300 inhabitants. The municipality has a significant Polish minority. Etymology The name Suchá literally means 'dry'. According to one theory, the name is derived from the name of a hypothetical river or stream ''Sucha'', which dried up. The supplementary adjective ''Horní'' means 'upper' denoting its upper location in comparison to sister settlements: Prostřední Suchá ('middle') and Dolní Suchá ('lower'). Geography Horní Suchá is located next to Havířov, about southeast of Ostrava. It lies in the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia in the Ostrava Basin lowland. History Horní Suchá may have been founded by Polish monks from the Order of Saint Benedict from the Orlová monastery. The first mention of the village comes from a Latin document of the Diocese of Wrocław called ''Liber fundationis episcopatus Vratislaviensis'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zwrot
''Zwrot'' (meaning "The Term or The Phrase") is the main and largest Polish magazine in the Czech Republic, chief magazine of the Polish minority in the Czech Republic. It appears monthly, with a circulation of 1,600 (2019). Published by the PZKO (The Polish Cultural and Educational Union), it is financially supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic. The editorial staff is housed in Český Těšín. The current editor-in-chief is Halina Szczotka. History Since 2 March 1947 until 20 November 1949 ''Głos Ludu'' newspaper published monthly a literary section called ''Szyndzioły''. In December 1949 this section was transformed into ''Zwrot'' magazine. The first issue of ''Zwrot'' appeared on 24 December 1949. The first logo of the magazine was designed by artist Rudolf Żebrok. Together with Franciszek Świder they were the first illustrators of ''Zwrot''. ''Zwrot'' had from the beginning a literary character. Content includes historical studies, essays, poetry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |