Yes, from WW1 to WW2 the city of Lwow was Polish territory, that is, for only 20 years. Prior to this Lwow was called Lemberg and belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire ruled by the Habsburg monarchy.
At that time, Stalin took from Poland, for example, Lviv and the eastern territories and gave it Wrocław and the lands in the west (former Germany), although in my opinion Poland should have received both, because it is probably the only country in Europe that didn`t collaborate with Hitler.
Yes, from WW1 to WW2 the city of Lwow (the former name of Lviv) was Polish territory, that is, for only 20 years. Prior to WW1 Lwow was called Lemberg and belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire ruled by the Habsburg monarchy.
Regardless, does it matter whether Lviv is within greater proximity of Poland than Russia? Perhaps. Goncharova possibly has some Polish roots, because in an interview with FIVB as a junior she declared herself proficient in the Polish language, albeit this might be because the schools in Lviv still teach Polish and is mandatory in many schools?
Finland belonged to the Swedish Empire for over 600 years, from 1150 until 1809, when Czarist Russia annexed the territory during the Napoleon Wars. Still, to this day, Swedish is being mandatory at many schools in Finland and roughly 6% in Helsinki speak Swedish as their native tongue and perhaps 40-45% of the Finnish population still possess some proficiency in Swedish.
I see that you know Scandinavian history well. I don't know much. I only know that Finland is culturally and linguistically not a Nordic country, like Sweden, Norway and Denmark. You can see that in their completely different language.
There is such an international sports forum: totallympics and I once asked a user from Sweden about the similarities of Swedish to Norwegian language. He wrote that generally: Swedish, Norwegian and Danish are quite similar to each other, apart from small differences.
I see that you know Scandinavian history well. I don't know much. I only know that Finland is culturally and linguistically not a Nordic country, like Sweden, Norway and Denmark. You can see that in their completely different language.
Finland isnt culturally very different from Sweden, as they belonged to Sweden for over 650 years. In the northern Sweden in fact people with Finnish roots are dominating the city landscape. More than 50% of the population in the Swedish city of Haparanda is Finnish. But youre correct that the Finnish language is diverging from the Scandinavian ones.
Finland isnt culturally very different from Sweden, as they belonged to Sweden for over 650 years. In the northern Sweden in fact people with Finnish roots are dominating the city landscape. More than 50% of the population in the Swedish city of Haparanda is Finnish. But youre correct that the Finnish language is diverging from the Scandinavian ones.
In Scandinavia, volleyball is not very popular, I think. Ice hockey definitely dominates, although there were periods when Sweden and Finland were good at men's volleyball teams: Finland even quite recently.
In Scandinavia, volleyball is not very popular, I think. Ice hockey definitely dominates, although there were periods when Sweden and Finland were good at men's volleyball teams: Finland even quite recently.
Correct, but in Scandinavia ice hockey is only popular in Sweden. Denmark and Norway are obsessed with handball, hence they never succeed in volleyball. Meanwhile, Sweden is fairly strong in basketball and volleyball (for women). Floor ball and bandy also nurture a considerable popular appeal in Sweden. I would say, in terms of practioners, there are way more people in Sweden committed to floor ball than volleyball or even basketball.
Correct, but in Scandinavia ice hockey is only popular in Sweden. Denmark and Norway are obsessed with handball, hence they never succeed in volleyball. Meanwhile, Sweden is fairly strong in basketball and volleyball (for women).
Recently there were Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim and Sweden won all the gold medals in the women's races on cross country (6 on 6)! Do you know maybe Frida Karlsson? This girl is exceptionally beautiful
Recently there were Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim and Sweden won all the gold medals in the women's races (6 on 6)! Do you know Frida Karlsson? This girl is exceptionally beautiful
Frida is certainly what you might refer to as a "household name" in Sweden. Among Swedish athletes, only an handful are more popular such as Armand Duplantis, Sarah Sjostrom, Alexander Isak, Zlatan, table tennis star Truls Möregårdh and some others. Isabelle Haak and the beach volley duo are way less recognizable among the Swedish population than Frida.
I think 99% of the Swedish population is aware of her, so...
Johaug from Norway was once considered the prettiest some years ago, but the years have taken their toll - although she is still pretty.
Johaug from Norway was once considered the prettiest some years ago, but the years have taken their toll - although she is still pretty.
Now I can see why you are so obsessed with Sassy. You have a penchant for the northern European beauties.
Frida is certainly what you might refer to as a "household name" in Sweden. Among Swedish athletes, only an handful are more popular such as Armand Duplantis, Sarah Sjostrom, Alexander Isak, Zlatan, table tennis star Truls Möregårdh and some others. Isabelle Haak and the beach volley duo is way less recognizable among the Swedish population than Frida.
Some times ago I also like Charlotte Kalla, but she almost always lost to Bjoergen, Johaug and Kowalczyk from Poland.
Now I can see why you are so obsessed with Sassy. You have a penchant for the northern European beauties.
I recently watched the Speed Skating World Championships and the Dutch girls were very pretty, but the prettiest was Ragne Wiklund from Norway. Our Lollobrigida is also not bad 
In fact we don't even know what Sassy looks like
