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Dostihy a sázky
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Dostihy a sázky

by czechologyDecember 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Dostihy a sázky is a board game of Czech origin and one of the most sold ones in the country. Prepare for hours of fun! (more…)

Czech habits that might surprise you Vol. 2
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Czech habits that might surprise you Vol. 2

by PetraAugust 22, 2025August 4, 2025

Did you enjoy Czech habits that might surprise you? Well, brace yourselves because the cultural shock might become even bigger with this second edition! (more…)

Josef Mysliveček, Il (Divino) Boemo
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Josef Mysliveček, Il (Divino) Boemo

by PetraJune 18, 2025May 15, 2025

Josef Mysliveček was a Czech composer of late baroque who became famous in Italy as "Il Boemo". (more…)

Eliška Junková – Most Successful Czech Female Race Car Driver
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Eliška Junková – Most Successful Czech Female Race Car Driver

by PetraJune 4, 2025May 14, 2025

Despite of being behind the wheel of race cars for only 5 years, Eliška Junková is remembered as the most successful Czech female race car driver of all times. (more…)

Czech Republic in Numbers
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Czech Republic in Numbers

by PetraFebruary 25, 2025October 8, 2024

This is an article for all of those who like numbers, this is Czech Republic in numbers. (more…)

Old Czech Names
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Old Czech Names

by PetraFebruary 20, 2025December 16, 2024

Are you looking for a traditional Czech name for your baby or are you just interested in the oldest Czech names? Here are some of the oldest ones. (more…)

10 Interesting Facts about Czech Republic
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10 Interesting Facts about Czech Republic

by CarlosJanuary 19, 2025October 8, 2024

Here are 10 interesting facts about the Czech Republic. How many of these did you know? (more…)

Jakub Hrůša, the greatest Czech contemporary conductor
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Jakub Hrůša, the greatest Czech contemporary conductor

by PetraJanuary 14, 2025June 30, 2025

When Gramophone hailed Jakub Hrůša as being “on the verge of greatness”, they basically foretold the future. Who is Jakub Hrůša you ask? He is the greatest Czech contemporary conductor and soon the Director Designate…

Josef Lada, Beloved Illustrator and Writer
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Josef Lada, Beloved Illustrator and Writer

by PetraDecember 17, 2024December 8, 2025

Josef Lada was a Czech painter, illustrator and writer whose work touched generations. (more…)

Guide to Czech Surnames – Where did they come from, what do they mean and what are the strangest ones?
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Guide to Czech Surnames – Where did they come from, what do they mean and what are the strangest ones?

by PetraNovember 4, 2024November 10, 2024

Where does Novák and Svoboda come from? What does Kučera and Horák mean? And how come there are surnames like Osolsobě? In this guide, I will tell you about Czech surnames, their meaning and origin.…

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