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This article indicates optimal local, social, economic and geographical relationships contributing to the effective implementation of hotel investment as a part of rural area revitalisation. This will be undertaken through the case... more
This article indicates optimal local, social, economic and geographical relationships contributing to the effective implementation of hotel investment as a part of rural area revitalisation. This will be undertaken through the case studies of four hotels functioning in revitalized historical buildings in the rural areas of Pomerania Province. A ‘multiple case study’ will be performed based on the following methods: 1) the desk study of the data concerning the activity of the hotels; 2) a micro- and meso-scale cartographic inventory; 3) structured individual in-depth interviews with hotel owners and managers, as well as with the authorities and officials responsible for the promotion of the communes where the hotels are situated.
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abstract e aim of the article is to assess the intensity and directions of land cover changes in Poland between 1990 and 2012. To achieve this goal, the authors used data from databases such as the CORINE Land Cover (CLC). e changes were... more
abstract e aim of the article is to assess the intensity and directions of land cover changes in Poland between 1990 and 2012. To achieve this goal, the authors used data from databases such as the CORINE Land Cover (CLC). e changes were analyzed for the first level of data and then presented in the matrix form both as absolute values (ha) and as percentages referring to the total aggregate land surface subject to land cover changes in this period. At the following stage of the analysis attention shiied solely to those fluctuations which referred to artificial surfaces in relation to the municipality or the cadastral unit. Subsequently, a spatial autocorrelation of land cover changes in municipalities in Poland was defined.
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W artykule omówiono liczebność i rozmieszczenie skupisk mniejszości polskiej w Republice Łotewskiej w świetle wyników spisu powszechnego z 2011 roku. W opracowaniu ukazano także działalność głównych organizacji społecznych oraz szkół... more
W artykule omówiono liczebność i rozmieszczenie skupisk mniejszości polskiej w Republice Łotewskiej w świetle wyników spisu powszechnego z 2011 roku. W opracowaniu ukazano
także działalność głównych organizacji społecznych oraz szkół mniejszości polskiej na
Łotwie. W badaniach wykorzystano socjologiczną metodę wywiadów pogłębionych z liderami organizacji polskich. Celem wywiadów było poznanie opinii najaktywniejszej, a jednocześnie najbardziej kompetentnej grupy działaczy.
także działalność głównych organizacji społecznych oraz szkół mniejszości polskiej na
Łotwie. W badaniach wykorzystano socjologiczną metodę wywiadów pogłębionych z liderami organizacji polskich. Celem wywiadów było poznanie opinii najaktywniejszej, a jednocześnie najbardziej kompetentnej grupy działaczy.
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This article indicates optimal local, social, economic and geographical relationships contributing to the effective implementation of hotel investment as a part of rural area revitalisation. This will be undertaken through the case... more
This article indicates optimal local, social, economic and geographical relationships contributing to the effective implementation of hotel investment as a part of rural area revitalisation. This will be undertaken through the case studies of four hotels functioning in revitalized historical buildings in the rural areas of Pomerania Province. A 'multiple case study' will be performed based on the following methods: 1) the desk study of the data concerning the activity of the hotels; 2) a micro-and meso-scale cartographic inventory; 3) structured individual in-depth interviews with hotel owners and managers, as well as with the authorities and officials responsible for the promotion of the communes where the hotels are situated.
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Kultura żydowska wpisuje się w krajobraz kulturowy polski nieprzerwanie od wieków. Do dziś można odnaleźć wiele materialnych śladów pozostawionych przez Żydów zamieszkujących tereny dzisiejszej Polski od pokoleń. Wart podkreślenia... more
Kultura żydowska wpisuje się w krajobraz kulturowy polski nieprzerwanie od wieków. Do dziś można odnaleźć
wiele materialnych śladów pozostawionych przez Żydów zamieszkujących tereny dzisiejszej Polski od pokoleń. Wart
podkreślenia jest fakt, iż pomimo działań wojennych w wyniku, których liczebność społeczności żydowskiej uległa
znacznemu zmniejszeniu wciąż pozostają miejsca gdzie życie zarówno religijne jak i kulturalne tętni życiem.
Jednym z takich miejsc jest krakowski Kazimierz – dzielnica żydowska, w której co roku odbywa się jeden z
największych festiwali kultury żydowskiej na świecie. Ponadto działa tam mnóstwo organizacji i stowarzyszeń
pielęgnujących pamięć o krakowskich Żydach.
Artykuł ten ma na celu pokazanie dobrych praktyk w zakresie promocji kultury żydowskiej w Polsce. Ze względu na
duże bogactwo imprez organizowanych na Kazimierzu i mnogość instytucji m działających, zostaną tu ukazane
tylko te, zdaniem autorki, najważniejsze.
wiele materialnych śladów pozostawionych przez Żydów zamieszkujących tereny dzisiejszej Polski od pokoleń. Wart
podkreślenia jest fakt, iż pomimo działań wojennych w wyniku, których liczebność społeczności żydowskiej uległa
znacznemu zmniejszeniu wciąż pozostają miejsca gdzie życie zarówno religijne jak i kulturalne tętni życiem.
Jednym z takich miejsc jest krakowski Kazimierz – dzielnica żydowska, w której co roku odbywa się jeden z
największych festiwali kultury żydowskiej na świecie. Ponadto działa tam mnóstwo organizacji i stowarzyszeń
pielęgnujących pamięć o krakowskich Żydach.
Artykuł ten ma na celu pokazanie dobrych praktyk w zakresie promocji kultury żydowskiej w Polsce. Ze względu na
duże bogactwo imprez organizowanych na Kazimierzu i mnogość instytucji m działających, zostaną tu ukazane
tylko te, zdaniem autorki, najważniejsze.
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The tourism potential is a very important starting point, if we consider the development of tourism in the region. It is a collection of elements of the geographical environment, and human behavior that can be used for tourism or to deal... more
The tourism potential is a very important starting point, if we consider the development of tourism in the region. It is a collection of elements of the geographical environment, and human behavior that can be used for tourism or to deal with it. Only the relevant configuration items mentioned above allows us to talk about creating opportunities for the development of the tourism industry.
The aim of this article is to analyze the tourist potential of the Lodz region presented in the strategic documents and to suggest ways to use the existing potential for tourism based on the analysis of tourism products Oppland county.
In the first part of this article can be found a theoretical discussion of tourism development strategy and tourism potential. However, it was also examined selected strategic documents from the viewpoint of the tourist potential.
The second part of the article is devoted to the identification of economic and social elements of the tourist potential based on the previously selected strategic documents. In addition, they were confronted with the assumptions of documents nationwide. In this way created a list that shows the elements of the tourist potential, which at present are not fully used.
The last part of the article is devoted to presenting the best practices for managing tourism and touristic products in the county of Oppland, which can be adapted to the specific region of Lodz.
The aim of this article is to analyze the tourist potential of the Lodz region presented in the strategic documents and to suggest ways to use the existing potential for tourism based on the analysis of tourism products Oppland county.
In the first part of this article can be found a theoretical discussion of tourism development strategy and tourism potential. However, it was also examined selected strategic documents from the viewpoint of the tourist potential.
The second part of the article is devoted to the identification of economic and social elements of the tourist potential based on the previously selected strategic documents. In addition, they were confronted with the assumptions of documents nationwide. In this way created a list that shows the elements of the tourist potential, which at present are not fully used.
The last part of the article is devoted to presenting the best practices for managing tourism and touristic products in the county of Oppland, which can be adapted to the specific region of Lodz.
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Authors of this article would like to present a project “Tourism for the Region” which is an integrated development program of PhD students realizing by The Association Of Economic Consultants Pro-Akademia (AEC PA) in Lodz. The project... more
Authors of this article would like to present a project “Tourism for the Region” which is an integrated
development program of PhD students realizing by The Association Of Economic Consultants Pro-Akademia
(AEC PA) in Lodz. The project is directed to the PhD students who live in lodzkie voivodeship and would like to
start researches in interdisciplinary tourism (economical, marketing, spatial economy, geographical,
environment, cultural, law, sociological and psychological aspects). Studies which are realized by students in the
project “Tourism for the Region” should be applied and caused development of tourism sector and sectors of the
relating services in the region.
Program began in January and is realizing during 12 months. Special experts have chosen 22 students from 3
departments: Faculty of Geographical Science, Faculty of Management and Faculty of Economics and Sociology
in University of Lodz. Researches are realizing with help of experts and coaches.
development program of PhD students realizing by The Association Of Economic Consultants Pro-Akademia
(AEC PA) in Lodz. The project is directed to the PhD students who live in lodzkie voivodeship and would like to
start researches in interdisciplinary tourism (economical, marketing, spatial economy, geographical,
environment, cultural, law, sociological and psychological aspects). Studies which are realized by students in the
project “Tourism for the Region” should be applied and caused development of tourism sector and sectors of the
relating services in the region.
Program began in January and is realizing during 12 months. Special experts have chosen 22 students from 3
departments: Faculty of Geographical Science, Faculty of Management and Faculty of Economics and Sociology
in University of Lodz. Researches are realizing with help of experts and coaches.
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Polish minority is the largest national minority in the whole Lithuania. In contemporary Vilnius Poles have a very strong position. Almost 1/5 of population inhabited the capital city that are Polish. Poles who are in Vilnius for a long... more
Polish minority is the largest national minority in the whole Lithuania. In contemporary Vilnius Poles have a very strong position. Almost 1/5 of population inhabited the capital city that are Polish.
Poles who are in Vilnius for a long time have got many Polish organizations which support development of Polish culture and traditions. What is more the organizations support Polish minority not only in the capital city of Lithuania but also Poles in the whole country. The most important organization is the Union of Poles in Lithuania (ZPL). ZPL defends the rights of the Polish minority, conducts educational and cultural activities, promotes Polish economic initiatives, participate in parliamentary and municipal elections and publishes a weekly paper.
Other important Polish organization is the house of Polish Culture in Vilnius (DKP) which was founded in 2001. The main target of DKP is the organization of cultural life of local community. Important directions of activities are cultural education, promotion of Polish literature and art in Vilnius area, support for local artistic and cultural initiatives.
In Vilnius is still possible to find a lot of signs of Polish cultural heritage which is so important for Polish history. In the city are also Polish schools and in many churches the masses are in Polish language.
Poles who are in Vilnius for a long time have got many Polish organizations which support development of Polish culture and traditions. What is more the organizations support Polish minority not only in the capital city of Lithuania but also Poles in the whole country. The most important organization is the Union of Poles in Lithuania (ZPL). ZPL defends the rights of the Polish minority, conducts educational and cultural activities, promotes Polish economic initiatives, participate in parliamentary and municipal elections and publishes a weekly paper.
Other important Polish organization is the house of Polish Culture in Vilnius (DKP) which was founded in 2001. The main target of DKP is the organization of cultural life of local community. Important directions of activities are cultural education, promotion of Polish literature and art in Vilnius area, support for local artistic and cultural initiatives.
In Vilnius is still possible to find a lot of signs of Polish cultural heritage which is so important for Polish history. In the city are also Polish schools and in many churches the masses are in Polish language.
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"Stolica Bośni i Hercegowiny – Sarajewo jest miastem liczącym ponad 350 tys. ludności, posiadającym wielokulturowe dziedzictwo. Tereny te zamieszkiwali i zamieszkują od pokoleń nie tylko Bośniacy, ale ró1)wnież Serbowie, Chorwaci, Romowie... more
"Stolica Bośni i Hercegowiny – Sarajewo jest miastem liczącym ponad 350 tys. ludności, posiadającym wielokulturowe dziedzictwo. Tereny te zamieszkiwali i zamieszkują od pokoleń nie tylko Bośniacy, ale ró1)wnież Serbowie, Chorwaci, Romowie czy Żydzi. W przestrzeni miast odnaleźć można wiele śladów obecności kilku religii - obok licznych meczetów wznoszą się również kościoły katolickie, cerkwie i synagogi. Bogata historia miasta oraz współistnienie na tym obszarze tak wielu kultur oraz religii doprowadzało i wciąż doprowadza do wielu konfliktów i problemów m.in. na tle narodowościowym. Obecnie w Sarajewie zaobserwować można odrodzenie religijne muzułmanów. Coraz więcej młodych kobiet nosi chusty, co często prowadzi do napięć społecznych w mieście.
Nowożytne Sarajewo założone zostało w roku 1462, następnie znacznie rozbudowane przez pierwszego Ottomańskiego władcę Bośni. W okresie panowania tureckiego miasto stało się centrum polityczno-administracyjnym. Pod koniec XIX wieku weszło w skład Austro-Węgier i zostało znacznie rozbudowane. W 1914 roku zamach w Sarajewie na austrowęgierskiego arcyksięcia Franciszka Ferdynanda stał się pretekstem do wybuchu I wojny światowej. Po I wojnie Sarajewo weszło w skład Królestwa Serbów, Chorwatów i Słoweńców, natomiast po II Sarajewo zostało stolicą republiki Bośni i Hercegowiny, funkcjonującej w ramach Jugosławii. W Sarajewie wciąż można zaobserwować ślady wojny domowej z połowy lat 90. Liczne budynki nadal nie są odnowione, a nawet zabytkowe budowle noszą ślady kul. "
Nowożytne Sarajewo założone zostało w roku 1462, następnie znacznie rozbudowane przez pierwszego Ottomańskiego władcę Bośni. W okresie panowania tureckiego miasto stało się centrum polityczno-administracyjnym. Pod koniec XIX wieku weszło w skład Austro-Węgier i zostało znacznie rozbudowane. W 1914 roku zamach w Sarajewie na austrowęgierskiego arcyksięcia Franciszka Ferdynanda stał się pretekstem do wybuchu I wojny światowej. Po I wojnie Sarajewo weszło w skład Królestwa Serbów, Chorwatów i Słoweńców, natomiast po II Sarajewo zostało stolicą republiki Bośni i Hercegowiny, funkcjonującej w ramach Jugosławii. W Sarajewie wciąż można zaobserwować ślady wojny domowej z połowy lat 90. Liczne budynki nadal nie są odnowione, a nawet zabytkowe budowle noszą ślady kul. "
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Early 90s brought many geopolitical changes in Europe, especially as a result of the collapse of Soviet Union independence were achieved Baltic Republics (Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia). These little countries with a small population... more
Early 90s brought many geopolitical changes in Europe, especially as a result of the collapse of Soviet Union independence were achieved Baltic Republics (Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia). These little countries with a small population have very high ethnic diversity, for example in Estonia and Latvia more than 30% of population are national minorities.
In the Baltic States one of the largest and the most conflicting minority are Russians. While in Lithuania the largest minority are Poles, than in Latvia and Estonia Russians account about 25% of the total population. Such a high percentage of Russians is a consequence of the country's membership to the Soviet Union. In addition to Russians, in Lithuania and Latvia stands out large Polish minority which in this area is indigenous community. Poles have become as a minority after changing of political affiliation of this lands.
The functioning of so many nationalities in such small countries leads to the series of conflicts, mainly related to minority education, administration or access to religious services in languages of the minorities etc. From a geopolitical point of view the most conspicuous is attitude of Russia which use the situation of Russian minority in the Baltic States in the political game, often exacerbating many conflicts.
In the Baltic States and in other countries which formed after the changes of political boundaries in Europe after 1990, there was a problem with the protection of national minorities rights. In these countries the legal system had to be created from the very beginning.
In the Baltic States one of the largest and the most conflicting minority are Russians. While in Lithuania the largest minority are Poles, than in Latvia and Estonia Russians account about 25% of the total population. Such a high percentage of Russians is a consequence of the country's membership to the Soviet Union. In addition to Russians, in Lithuania and Latvia stands out large Polish minority which in this area is indigenous community. Poles have become as a minority after changing of political affiliation of this lands.
The functioning of so many nationalities in such small countries leads to the series of conflicts, mainly related to minority education, administration or access to religious services in languages of the minorities etc. From a geopolitical point of view the most conspicuous is attitude of Russia which use the situation of Russian minority in the Baltic States in the political game, often exacerbating many conflicts.
In the Baltic States and in other countries which formed after the changes of political boundaries in Europe after 1990, there was a problem with the protection of national minorities rights. In these countries the legal system had to be created from the very beginning.
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"Many changes in political affiliation during last centuries caused that East European countries are inhabited by many minorities. Nowadays the national minorities are quite important part of different societies but they have also... more
"Many changes in political affiliation during last centuries caused that East European countries are
inhabited by many minorities. Nowadays the national minorities are quite important part of different societies
but they have also different functional possibilities. In different countries they have different legal status which
influence on their situations.
Nowadays Poles are the largest national minority in Lithuania (about 235 thousands people of 3 millions
population) with many organizations. In opposite Lithuanian minority is not so large in Poland (about 8 thousands
people of 38 millions population) but they also have got their own institutions.
The presentation will be a comparison of the demographic, political and legal activity and education of both
national minorities. In the other hand it will be a comparison of contemporary situation of both nations in
opinions of the leaders of Polish organizations in Lithuania and Lithuanian organizations in Poland. It will be based
on empirical researches.
The conclusion of the presentation will be assertion if and how the different legal, demographic, institutional
situation affect on the behavior of Lithuanian and Polish national identity and on the relations with the inhabited
country and the nation. "
inhabited by many minorities. Nowadays the national minorities are quite important part of different societies
but they have also different functional possibilities. In different countries they have different legal status which
influence on their situations.
Nowadays Poles are the largest national minority in Lithuania (about 235 thousands people of 3 millions
population) with many organizations. In opposite Lithuanian minority is not so large in Poland (about 8 thousands
people of 38 millions population) but they also have got their own institutions.
The presentation will be a comparison of the demographic, political and legal activity and education of both
national minorities. In the other hand it will be a comparison of contemporary situation of both nations in
opinions of the leaders of Polish organizations in Lithuania and Lithuanian organizations in Poland. It will be based
on empirical researches.
The conclusion of the presentation will be assertion if and how the different legal, demographic, institutional
situation affect on the behavior of Lithuanian and Polish national identity and on the relations with the inhabited
country and the nation. "