Slovak Ancestry
Slovak Ancestry
Michal Rázus
Stories about genealogy, family history & heritage. Join us on the extraordinary journey of the people connected to Slovakia exploring their roots. If you like the stories feel free to support us here: https://www.patreon.com/michal_razus Want to share your story? contact: [email protected] podcast music: Django ~ by John Lewis ~ lovingly interpreted by Les Horan and his wife Abigail Lumsden Created with support of Podcast Industry
05 - 2022 Jan Fedor - from Slovakia to Braddock, PA and back to roots trip in the times of corona
Jan´s Grandfather left from Zemplin region over 100 years ago and opened a well known butcher´s store in Braddock, PA. Jan came back to trace his roots and meet the family that he did not know that exists. If you like the story you can support us here: https://www.patreon.com/michal_razus
Feb 13, 2022
20 min
04 - 22 Eva Vargo - when your Slovak relative surprisingly finds you.
Some people search for their roots to find their lost relatives in Slovakia. In this case you will hear how is that when the Slovak find an American with the passion in genealogy and how can the martial arts open the communication with the relatives. 
Jan 30, 2022
30 min
03 - 22 Andrea Siebenmann: The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Did you know one of the best museum for the Czechs and Slovaks is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa? A must see cornerstone of our heritage and history. Learn more about the museum´s mission, collections and also about unique move of the 1500 ton heavy museum building to save it from floods.
Jan 23, 2022
31 min
02- 22 Milan J. Pilip: Office for Slovaks Living Abroad
Office for Slovaks Living Abroad. https://www.uszz.sk/  is institution for hundreds of thousands Slovaks  living in various countries all around the world. Head of the office Millan J. Pilip is talkig about the mutual connections and options of support. For more information about the podcast contact: [email protected]
Jan 16, 2022
11 min
01-22 Michael Kopanic -discussion with famous professor about the Slovak language, history, culture and food
Why American Slovaks does not speak Slovak and why some of them desire to learn? What is our Slovak identity and how are we gaining and loosing it. How it was to be an American in Communist Czechoslovakia and how the things changed after. 
Jan 9, 2022
29 min
SE02E07 Martin and Zoe Tokar - Slovak and Rusin roots by the eyes of the artists and moviemakers
Story of the Slovak Rusin emmigrants from Starina that sold all they had in Slovakia to face a hard times in Chicago, After coming back to Slovakia they had to start from scratch and work this time in mines in Belgium. When finally it appeared that the story will have happy-end came the communists and took them all the private property. Listed to the story told by descendant of this family -movie maker Martin Tokar and his wife Zoe speaking about how Asians see Slovakia and its people
Dec 12, 2021
20 min
SE02E06 Sarah Hinlicky Wilson is a brave bridge (not only between Slovakia and USA)
Sarah visited Slovakia for the first time in 1993 and she felt in love with it. She is speaking about the year in Slovakia and about how her Slovak heritage formed her. In spite she is living in Japan today she returned couple times and had a chance to observe how much Slovakia has changed. 
Oct 31, 2021
26 min
SE02E05 Prassilla Rampersad - daughter of Carribean: Extraordinary search for the family of deceased fahter
Prassillas´ father Pavel left communist Czechoslovakia in 1968. After adventurous journey through half of the world he settled down in Caribbean island Trinidad where he had a daughter. Unfortunately he passed away fairly young. Together with Prassilla we collected pieces of information and tried to trace down the family in Slovakia. How successful we were learn in our podcast 
Oct 24, 2021
21 min
SE02 E04 Michael Mojher - 9 times in Slovakia and meeting the president
It´s easy to fall in love with Slovakia. Once you visit, you need to return again and again. Michael Mojher from California is speaking about his passion to Slovakia and adventures from his trips. 
Oct 10, 2021
20 min
SE02E03 Maria Silvestri: The Rusin spirit
Rusins, small but vital nation from Carpathian mountains. Learn more about them with Maria Silvestri  from Pittsburgh - president of John and Helen Timo foundation.
Oct 3, 2021
32 min
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