Editors’ Preface

Słowo wstępne

Author(s): Tadeusz Grabarczyk,Magdalena Pogońska-Pol / Language(s): English,Russian,Polish / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: battle; war; history; preparation; weaponry; tactics; strategy; fortifications

Parallels in The Lexical Renewal of the New Greek and Bulgarian Languages through Loanwords

Паралели в лексикалното обновяване на новогръцкия и българския език чрез заемки

Author(s): Rumen Rikevski / Language(s): English,Bulgarian,Greek, Modern (1453-) / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: loanword; internationalism; non-equivalent vocabulary; equivalent vocabulary

In both modern Greek and Bulgarian, borrowing foreign words is a major way to enrich vocabulary at the beginning of the 21st century. It is characteristic of both languages that often at the beginning of the acquisition of a loan word it can function both in an adapted and non-adapted form, and sometimes remains in the home language with zero degree of adaptation. The process of borrowing foreign words is effective and useful when it is communicatively and functionally justified, ie. non-equivalent vocabulary enters the language. In both Balkan countries, the equivalent fashion vocabulary, mostly of English origin, arouses the attention and concern of the public in order to limit its invasion and to preserve as much as possible the national-specific character of the native language.

Greek Traces in Bulgarian Proper Names and Their Meaning

Гръцки следи в българските собствени имена и тяхното значение

Author(s): Emilia Avginova-Nikolova / Language(s): English,Bulgarian,Greek, Modern (1453-) / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: anthroponymy; Bulgarian personal names; names of Greek origin

The anthroponymy deals with the existing or already obsolete proper names of people, as well as with their geographical distribution in a given country or region. Anthroponymy studies anthroponyms, which include personal, patronymic, surnames, as well as generic names and nicknames. The anthroponymic system of any language is constantly changing, just as the language itself is constantly evolving. Although there are not a few purely Bulgarian personal names that managed to be preserved through Christianity and its rituals, many personal names of Greek origin entered the Bulgarian anthroponymic system, which began to replace the old pagan names

The Rallis Poetry Competition and Grigor Parlichev

Поетическият конкурс „Ралис“ и Григор Пърличев

Author(s): Vladimir Vladov / Language(s): English,Bulgarian,Greek, Modern (1453-) / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: poetry; poetry competition; Rallis; Grigor Parlichev; Bulgarian National Revival

In 2020, 160 years have passed since the day Grigor Stavrev Parlichev (18 January 1830 – 25 January 1893) won the laurel wreath at the Rallis poetry competition, organized by the University of Athens in the mid-19th century. The focus of this article is not so much on the life and work of the outstanding Bulgarian National Revival leader, writer, poet, translator, teacher and public figure, about whom a lot has been written over the years, but on the literary life in Greece at that time, as well as on the poetry contest itself and its patron and sponsor Ambrosios Rallis.

Balkan vs Romance in the linguistic atlas of the Romanian dialects to the north and the south of the Danube

Balkan vs Romance in the linguistic atlas of the Romanian dialects to the north and the south of the Danube

Author(s): Manuela Nevaci,Irina Floarea / Language(s): English,Bulgarian,Romanian / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: RoDial ALDRO project; dialectology; linguistic geography; Balkan languages; Romanian language; Slavic languages

Our paper aims to emphasise the dialectal similarities of North- and South-Danubian Romanian dialects (Daco-Romanian, Aromanian, Megleno-Romanian, Istro-Romanian) spoken in Romania, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Serbia, Hungary, Albania, Bulgaria, the Republic of North Macedonia, Greece, Croatia. Our research is based on the questionnaire of Atlas Linguarum Europae (ALE), the ALE dialectal archive of the Iorgu Iordan – Al. Rosetti Institute of Linguistics at the Romanian Academy, in order to have a comparison with European dialects. In this way, the concordances with the Romance languages related to the languages of the Balkan Sprachbund and with other European languages are highlighted. The aim is to emphasise the Romance nature and the unity of the Romanian language in the European context.

The vocative and case. Observations on languages with a neutral alignment of case marking of NPs

The vocative and case. Observations on languages with a neutral alignment of case marking of NPs

Author(s): Georgi Georgiev / Language(s): English,Bulgarian,Estonian / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: vocative; cases; neutral alignment of case marking; typology; typological generalisation; morphosyntax

The vocative is a largely understudied linguistic phenomenon. This text examines the implications of treating the vocative as a case value and of not treating it as such in languages with a neutral alignment of case marking of full noun phrases. Special attention is given to such languages lacking (overt) case (marking), barring, supposedly, (marking for) the vocative. The text argues in favour of employing a principled treatment of the vocative that affords sufficient room for typological generalisation while remaining faithful to language data.

The genre model of the conclusions of a judicial expert (on material from English, Bulgarian, Polish and Russian)

Жанровая модель заключения судебного эксперта (на материале английского, болгарского, польского и русского языков)

Author(s): Stanisław Goźdź-Roszkowski,Julia Mazurkiewicz-Sułkowska / Language(s): English,Bulgarian,Russian,Polish / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: adversarial system; expert opinion; generic structure; Bulgarian legal system; Russian legal system; Polish legal system; US common law

The literature devoted to legal linguistics often ignores documents encountered in court discourse which contain expert conclusions (forensic investigation). This article attempts to determine the genre model of expert opinions. As part of it, there is also a brief explanation of the legal and cultural context of how judicial expertise works, since it directly affects the structure of the documents we are interested in. The authors compare the conclusions of forensic experts using documents taken from the Anglo-Saxon legal system (common law) and from the civil law system (Polish, Russian, and Bulgarian).

Speech at the Celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the Department of Belarusian Studies at the University of Warsaw

Przemówienie na uroczystości 65-lecia Katedry Białorutenistyki Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego

Author(s): Elżbieta Smułkowa / Language(s): English,Polish,Belarusian / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Antonina Obrębska-Jabłońska; Belarusian studies; history of linguistics; Polish-Belarusian relations

The article refers to the 65th anniversary of the Department of Belarusian Studies at the University of Warsaw. It discusses the beginnings of Belarusian studies in Warsaw and describes the figures of its first researchers, starting with Prof. Antonina Obrębska-Jabłońska. The author also alludes to the contemporary socio-political situation and the importance of academic research in the field of Belarusian studies in this context.

On the Occasion of the 65th Anniversary of Belarusian Studies at the University of Warsaw (History and State of Research until 2019)

65-lecie Katedry Białorutenistyki Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego (historia i stan badań do 2019 roku)

Author(s): Nina Barszczewska / Language(s): English,Polish,Belarusian / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Department of Belarusian Studies; 65th anniversary; Belarusian studies; history of Belarusian studies; achievements in linguistics and literary studies

In October 2021, the Department of Belarusian Studies at the University of Warsaw celebrated its 65th anniversary. During that time, a number of scientific papers in the fields of literary studies, linguistics, cultural studies and history were published, and many master’s and doctoral theses were defended. The development of Belarusian studies in Poland is of particular importance in today’s difficult times for the Belarusian language and culture within the Republic of Belarus, where the mother tongue of the nation is being abused and Belarusian organizations are being dissolved.

The Department of Belarusian Studies at the University of Warsaw in 2017–2021

Katedra Białorutenistyki Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego w latach 2017–2021

Author(s): Radosław Kaleta / Language(s): English,Polish,Belarusian / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Department of Belarusian Studies; anniversary; history of Belarusian studies; scientific achievements; scientific output

The article describes the recent history of the Department of Belarusian Studies at the University of Warsaw from 2017 to 2021. It presents staff changes, recent publications, awards, organized conferences, international cooperation, guest lectures, events popularizing Belarusian studies, student affairs and the latest changes in teaching. Apart from showcasing the achievements of the Department on the occasion of its 65th anniversary, the article also aims to raise awareness about Belarusian affairs and encourage support for Belarusianness in difficult times.

Selected Facts from the History of Belarusian Studies in Warsaw in Light of Archival Documents

Wybrane fakty z historii białorutenistyki warszawskiej w świetle dokumentów archiwalnych

Author(s): Radosław Kaleta / Language(s): English,Polish,Belarusian / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Department of Belarusian Studies; jubilee; history of Belarusian studies; Antonina Obrębska- Jabłońska; Belarusian studies in Warsaw; archival documents

The article presents the earliest history of the Department of Belarusian Studies at the University of Warsaw. The author describes the origins of the Department and whether it was established as a Department or a Section, and includes selected archival photographs. Some facts are shown in light of the correspondence of Prof. Antonina Obrębska-Jabłońska, who founded Belarusian studies at the University of Warsaw.

EDITORS’ PREFACE

Słowo wstępne

Author(s): Tadeusz Grabarczyk,Jarosław Kita,Magdalena Pogońska-Pol,Myroslav Voloshchuk / Language(s): English,Polish,Ukrainian / Publication Year: 0

Interview with the Pianist Jakub Kamiński

Wywiad z pianistą Jakubem Kamińskim

Author(s): Elżbieta Dziąg,Wojciech Grodzki,Krzysztof Jankowski,Paulina Michalak,Zuzanna Suska,Miłosz Szymczak,Martina Wilińska,Dagmara Milińska-Tran / Language(s): English,Polish,Italian / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: music; pianist; concerts; science

The text presents the interview with the pianist Jakub Kamiński conducted by a group of first grade students of Italian Studies. The musician talks about his professional path, inspirations, didactic work and shares the memories from his concerts. The interviewed is translated to Italian and English.

Exhumation of the remains of G. J. Mendel

Exhumace ostatků G. J. Mendela - Die Exhumierung

Author(s): Eva Drozdová,Dana Fialová / Language(s): English,Czech,German / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Gregor Johann Mendel; genetics; exhumation;

Immediately after the archaeologists lifted the coffin with the remains of Gregor Johann Mendel from the grave in the tomb of the Augustinian Order at the Brno Central Cemetery, the coffin was transported to the local morgue. It was here where all the tasks related to the field anthropological research were carried out: the taking of samples for genetic analysis, the removal of the body from the coffin, and the removal and safe storage of all the artefacts which were present in the coffin along with the bodily remains.

Examination of the skeletal remains of G. J. Mendel

Výzkum kosterních pozůstatků G. J. Mendela - Das Skelett

Author(s): Eva Drozdová / Language(s): English,Czech,German / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Gregor Johann Mendel; exhumation; examination; skeletal remains;

After being removed from the coffin, the skeletal remains of Gregor Johann Mendel were transported for further anthropological analysis to the Laboratory of Biological and Molecular Anthropology of the Section of Genetics and Molecular Biology at the Department of Experimental Biology of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University. After a brief acclimatisation in the skeletal material depository, the state of the bone tissue was evaluated, and the anthropological analysis commenced. First, the individual bones were cleaned. Because they were in good condition, no complicated reconstruction was necessary. Most of the bones, except for the pelvic bones and the tibiae, were intact. At this stage, the skeletal remains were ready for anthropological study. • The bones were well preserved. The best preserved were the skull and the upper part of the postcranial skeleton.

Identification of the bodily remains of G. J. Mendel

Identifizierung der leiblichen Überreste von G. J. Mendel

Author(s): Dana Fialová,Filip Pardy,Eva Drozdová,Marek Peška,Antonín Zůbek / Language(s): English,Czech,German / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Gregor Johann Mendel; bodily remains; archaeology;

The identification of the remains of Gregor Johann Mendel was a crucial step in the research on his skeletal remains. No details were known about the burial of his remains in the tomb. The only established fact was that his coffin with his remains was buried in this location. In order to be sure that we were really examining the remains of Gregor Johann Mendel, his remains had to be identified by all available means. Archaeologically, based on the order and the position of the coffin in the tomb. Anthropologically, by comparing the biological parameters of the remains found in the coffin that was assumed to be his with known facts from his life. Most important, however, was genetic identification, which can identify an individual with a probability approaching 100%.

The genome, the origin and the state of health of G. J. Mendel

Genom, původ a zdravotní stav G. J. Mendela - Genom, Herkunft und Gesundheitszustand von G. J. Mendel

Author(s): Filip Pardy,Dana Fialová,Michael Doubek / Language(s): English,Czech,German / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Gregor Johann Mendel; genome; origin; state;

Gregor Johann Mendel’s (GJM) DNA analyses were based on material which was obtained in cooperation with the Laboratory of Biological and Molecular Anthropology of the Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University (LBMA). They consisted of samples from the personal items in the Gregor Johann Mendel Museum collection and in the Abbey, as well as material obtained directly from the remains removed from the Augustinian tomb at the Brno Central Cemetery.

Returning the remains to the Augustinian tomb

Znovuuložení ostatků do augustiniánské hrobky - Gregor Johann Mendels zweites Begräbnis

Author(s): Eva Drozdová,Šárka Pospíšilová,Jan Emil Biernat / Language(s): English,Czech,German / Publication Year: 0

Keywords: Gregor Johann Mendel; remains; exhumation; genome; Augustinian tomb;

The direct examination of the skeletal remains in the laboratories of Masaryk University was completed on 3 November 2021. The skeletal remains of all the members of the Order of St. Augustine exhumed from the section of the tomb where Gregor Johann Mendel was buried were returned to the Order on that day. The remains were transported from the MU campus in Brno-Bohunice to the St. Thomas Abbey, where in the Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady they were placed in new, smaller coffins made of dark wood with a light cross and the names of the deceased. Further scientific research was carried out using only previously collected samples of biological material and data obtained during the anthropological and genetic analyses.

Acknowledgements

Poděkování - Danksagung

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Keywords: Gregor Johann Mendels; exhumation; genetics; acknowledgements;

The authors thank all who have contributed to the research on the bodily remains and genetic information of Abbot Mendel and those who initiated the research project.

References

Literatura - Literatur

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