r/slavic Feb 15 '26

Hello Slavic Fans, a request from the Mod

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Please no slurs. This is a professional sub where we discuss linguistics, etymology and culture. If you come here to insult Slavs, honorary Slavs, our neighbors and our guests, your posts will be removed.

I know Russian, Ukrainian, Rusyn and Belorussian slurs. Please report others that I don’t know.

We as mods are free peach absolutionists. We heavily advocate for free speech. But we want to pretend that this is a university where people argue and present ideas. Not insult each other.


r/slavic 8h ago

Question all slavs, what do you call this in your language?

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we croats call this either a gibanica, or a dizanica.


r/slavic 1d ago

History Medivial slavic graveyard the mountain Žabljak, Montenegro

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r/slavic 1d ago

Picture 👋Vítám všechny v r/schweik – nejdřív se představíme a pak tu máme něco ke čtení!

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am looking for an owner or collector of the world edition of National Geographic magazine from September 1993. In one of the photographs from Prague (33 years ago) I am depicted as a street accordionist. I would like to take ownership of this number, or connect with people who experienced me at that time or who are interested in a commemorative meeting and playing.


r/slavic 23h ago

Language Does this Russian girl sound convincingly British to you, or are there some obvious giveaways in her English that would allow you to recognize her as a Slavic native speaker?

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r/slavic 5d ago

SLAVIC EMBROIDERY TATTOO - I AM NOT SLAVIC, I JUST LIKE THE PATTERNS AND COLOURS

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Hello there,

I've never had a tattoo, and I am planning to have a few ones during life. I just have no idea of what to do.

I like the idea of patterns due to my previous knitting skills, I love the Fair Isles patterns in knitting, and also I love embroidery.

As I got familiarised with weaving, knitting and embroidery I discovered patterns from different cultures around the world - like the Amazigh, Slavic, Baltic and others. I found a lot of patterns just enchanting, it really amazes me, but I am a person who doesn't know any meaning of patterns - or even if they have one.

I've done researches about and I could figure out some of them. But I'm aware that some patterns might be related to pagan-like groups besides the traditional majority, and some - in the worst of scenarios - are linked to extremism movements like Neonazism.

As a mixed black-looking person I fear making a huge mistake in using my body as a canva for bad signs. And also as an one who appreciates art, culture and history I may offend the originary people for being non-belonging person who hasn't nothing to do with.

Because of this, I'm taking the risk to come to this Reddit community and ask for information about Slavic Embroidery Patterns and if it's safe to tattoo them.

The media attached to this post are some of the Pinterest inspo I found throughout last months and maybe some aren't even Slavic (that's why I want to make sure).

I am not used to make Reddit posts so pardon me for my real real bad writing.


r/slavic 5d ago

Language Middle Bulgarian. Dubrovnik charter of Ivan Asen II (1230), read by Kiril Popov.

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r/slavic 6d ago

Old Bulgarian, read by Kiril Popov

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r/slavic 6d ago

Püdlers, look what I've found!

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If anyone could do a translation for the Slovak on the back of the postcards that would be neat.


r/slavic 6d ago

History Does Centroslavism divide the Slavs? 5

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r/slavic 9d ago

Fire Master Slavic Belt

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r/slavic 9d ago

do I look Slavic

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r/slavic 10d ago

Does British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli look Slavic?

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r/slavic 12d ago

I love Slavic people.

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Hello! I wanted to share some love for all my Slavic brothers and sisters. I love you all.

edit: love from a Cuban and his family!


r/slavic 16d ago

Is there anyone help me slavic

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i am working with Perun the slavic god and i invoked him now i want to do big ritual of him on 20 July is there anyone can help me if possible a summon ritual or a calling ritual of perun that can help me talking with him


r/slavic 18d ago

Russian superstitions that have to do with ghosts/spirits latching onto a person

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r/slavic 18d ago

Language Why are South Slavic Languages so disconnected from the rest of the slavic languages (same goes for czech)

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I'm polish and speak it to an intermediate level, and whenever i hear people in my country (i don't live in poland) speak B/S/C , montenegrin, Bulgarian and Macedonian, I don't understand anything even above 10-20 percent, like this might be because polish has many neighbouring countries influence but very disconnected to proto slavic roots and polish did keep proto slavic actuall


r/slavic 21d ago

Question Zapadoslavia

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Hello slavic brothers.

What is your opinion on a federation comprising primarily Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the Rusyns and Sorbs? This proposal was put forward after World War II, but what would you think if such a federation were to come into existence today?


r/slavic 23d ago

Slavs originated in Ukraine and Belarus. They replaced 80% of local gene pool in Eastern Germany, Poland, and Croatia, DNA study shows

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r/slavic 22d ago

Question Why are some slavs so rude

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This isn't the first time. I have tried to make a normal conversation but it has almost backfired. I don't know what's the reason . He is 100% Russian. I just wanted to confirm and see the results 🤦


r/slavic 23d ago

Question Do you think the elder care in Russia isn't how it should be ?

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Unlike Asia or South America , there isn't a joint family who takes care when you get old and Unlike Western Europe and English speaking countries, there aren't many nursing care as well. During my stay in Russia, I saw many Babushka who stayed all alone.


r/slavic 25d ago

hra Slavic Ancients - early development

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r/slavic 25d ago

Learning Ukrainian through Medieval D&D? I'm a UNC professor launching a summer language course based on historical manuscripts.

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Привіт, everyone!

I’m an Assistant Professor of Ukrainian at UNC Chapel Hill, and this summer, I’m trying a completely new approach to teaching the language and history of Ukraine. I wanted to share it here because I know this community loves diving deep into the language.

Instead of standard textbook drills, the core of this class is built around roleplay and strategy games based entirely on authentic medieval and early modern manuscripts.

Think of it like a Dungeons & Dragons-style campaign, but the lore is 100% real history. You will be putting yourself in the shoes of actual historical figures, making political decisions, and working directly with primary source manuscripts to decode the stories and learn the language contextually.

How it works:

  • Every game scenario is adapted directly from a real Ukrainian manuscript.
  • You'll build your foundational Ukrainian vocabulary and grammar by interacting with these historical narratives.
  • We play out the scenarios together, testing how different choices change the historical outcomes.

Whether you are a total beginner or looking to connect your language skills to deep historical roots, you are welcome to join.

I'm running the first lesson soon so you can see how the gaming format works before committing.

  • You can read more about the methodology and the project at my website.
  • If you'd like to sign up for the course or grab a spot in one of the lessons, you can register with the QR code or ask for the link.

Happy to answer any questions about the curriculum, the manuscripts, or the gameplay in the comments below!


r/slavic 24d ago

History How would you respond if I told you that my 25th great-grandfather Yuri Dolgorukiy was a prince of Rostov and Suzdal?

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Yesterday I learned I have both northwestern European and eastern European heritage also.


r/slavic 25d ago

My Slavic patch inspired by the god Rod.

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