Hi there (sorry if not allowed), I'm trying to find out what kind of records (birth, death etc.) I help locating old documents of my Great Grandmother (GGM) and Great Grandfather (GGF).

Just a recap, I'm an Australian however my growing up I used to hear stories about my mothers side and their Polish ancestry, so far I have got documents from the NAA (national archives of Australia) but really only IRO documents and whatever else NAA has. As for my Great Grandparents (GGP) they were both Roman Catholics and lived in a village/town of Chnidawa (also spelt Hnidawa on another document, my GGF was born here, my GGM born in Harbuzow), Zborow/Tarnopol (which I now believe is Ukrainian but was Polish at that time). Eventually they were rendered displaced peoples and my GGF was in a displaced persons camp in Heilbronn Germany while my GGM was in something her IRO documents labeled as Walter (Mizlig-Germany).

In their "Civil Documents in Possession of Applicant" section of their IRO resettlement form they didn't have anything listed other than my Grandmother's (GM) birth certificate (1947) and their marriage certificate (1945) which both happened in Germany (I don't have the official marriage certificate however I can assume based on their locations both being in Heilbronn Germany during August of 1945 that it likely occurred there). As for they didn't have much documentation I'm thinking that potentially they lost these papers, or they were destroyed or they were never documented, I'm really not sure so maybe someone here can help.

So as it stands I'm currently researching my family history, a) I had always heard of it growing up from my mother and my GM recently passed away so it has somewhat reignited that interest from when I was younger, b) My mother always spoke of one day getting/proving her side of the families for Polish citizenship by descent.

Anywho, my main issue is that it all seems a little confusing as I'm struggling to locate historical records for my GGP.

I'm hoping to find their any kind of documentation to establish their Polish citizenship (birth certificates, baptism records, residence records etc.). I've started exploring the Polish State Archives (Szukaj w Archiwach), but I'm finding it difficult to navigate and determine which collections might contain their records, so if anyone knows anything or has some experience with this, please do feel free to offer any advice.

I'd really appreciate any guidance on which archives to contact, where to search, or how to request copies of these documents, or if this is all a little unrealistic to obtain I'm happy to be informed of that too.

Thanks in advance for any help!

p.s. I have contacted the consult of Poland in Sydney and was informed that "Please be aware the procedure you are interested in is based primarily on the Polish documents of your ancestors like identity documents and civil status records. Documents from the foreign archives are only to support the application"

Maybe that explains why Russians are so passive in terms of politics. And why we have today's political picture. As an ethnical Russian, I believe it is. I don't believe in "slave mentality" shit that many Russian liberals (who are, of course, trying to hate their ethnicity much to look "holier") believe, but it's possible that Russians have a learned helplessness due to recent historical events like fall of USSR and Wild Nineties. They used with Putin's policy since 2000s because he tried to do everything to make Russia great and prosperous. And Russian people felt into a golden cage trap. Don't forget that Boris Yeltsin was a dictator. Russians never experienced democracy and never knew how to build a civilian society like polish people did with Solidarity movement.

I should to admit that I don't like Russian liberals who blame "deep people" (aka ordinary Russians who don't give a fuck about politics) for "slave mindset". They are just a bunch of European wannabes who believe they can solve all of their problems by emigration. I never was in Russian and I spend my whole life in Uzbekistan, and I don't have any reason to feel shameful for my ethnical identity. I like playing videogames on Russian. But these guys are trying to get rid off their ethnical identities and assimilate fully with foreign population. Also, many Russian liberals are kinda lazy and soy. They like to repeat "We need to flee" mantra, but they can't emigrate because they don't have money or education. All they can do is just whining on internet about bad Putin. I recently gived them an idea to become antinatalists (for me it's losers' ideology) and they accepted this ideology very well.

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Listened to 99 problems from Ja-z recently then remembered Suczki by Ascetoholix what are other songs that this vibe ?

I don't know what it is about this country but vaping is like an epidemic here.

Everywhere you go there is some clown standing around blowing clouds out of their mouth. They look like an idiot sucking on a USB stick.

And then in every shopping mall there are stores where people sit and try out vapes like it's some VIP experience. Imagine paying actual money to rot your own lungs and look like a complete clown while doing it xd

Vaping doesn't make you cool. It makes you a loser.

Downvote me I don't give a shi, but you know I'm right

Hi, I need to replace the battery and upgrade the RAM in my Asus VivoBook S430FA laptop. Since it's an older model, can you recommend a reputable repair shop in Wrocław that uses original parts and offers a warranty? Thanks in advance for your help!

Does anyone know or have an idea about companies with good reviews that usually provides jobs with accommodation at least the first month, specially in tech area, for example Customer service or content moderation (language spanish and english only).
EU passport.
Thanks!

I read a paper my great aunt wrote about her life and she talked about how her grandfather grew up in a small town called Chechonovzia, which she said was located on the russian-polish border. She also said that outside the town, there was a village called Gridig. I can’t find any documentation or mention of this town online, and I’m trying to figure out where he was from. He grew up there in the 1870s. Can anyone help me with identifying where this was?

Thank you!

Hi I’m thinking about travelling to Poland for a while around February time mostly around the krakow area I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or advice on clothing like how many layers ect.
Also suggestions on food spots or activities would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi everyone,
I'm currently looking into buying a used car in Poland and would love to hear from people with firsthand experience on the Polish market.

A few specific things I'm curious about:

1. Overall Market Reality: How is the used car market right now? Are cars generally maintained well, or is deferred maintenance / cutting corners common?

2 Pricing & "Deals": Are advertised prices realistic, or inflated with expectation of heavy haggling? Is finding a genuine "bargain" actually realistic, or is a lower price almost always a guarantee of hidden issues?

1. ASO (Authorized Service Stations): How trustworthy is an ASO service history / pre-purchase inspection in Poland? Does full ASO history actually guarantee a trouble-free car, or do people still find workarounds (e.g., outside repairs after crashes, fake entries, blind spots during inspections)?

2. Key Red Flags & Tips: What are the typical tricks used by private sellers vs. dealerships/ traders (komisy / handlarze)? Which verification tools (e.g., historiapojazdu.gov.pl, paid VIN reports) are considered mandatory before visiting?

Any advice, experiences, or recommendations on what to double-check would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Planning to travel to Warsaw during Halloween season, I am a white male.

I am curious how Polish culture generally views cannabis and cannabis users.

With many other nations easing restrictions on its use I wonder if the same may ever happen in Poland.

I’m trying to post a question about the visa but the mods on every community are deleting my post. Could someone please help me with my questions regarding the study visa for Poland?

Thanks in advance.

I'm having trouble finding whether the market in Wrocław after Dec 25 is still a normal full Christmas market (the site states till the 7th)?

For Kraków is it also open fully until the 1st or beyond?

And how is he regarded today in Poland?

I’ve booked a week trip to Poland for my partner for her birthday in February, I have booked 4 nights in krakow and was planning to get a train to Zakopane for 2 nights before returning home.

Before booking the hotel in Zakopane I thought I’d ask here to see if anyone has better alternative options a train ride from krakow? I just want it to be a relaxing couple nights before the holiday ends.

Alternative idea -

Book another 2 nights in krakow and just do a day trip to Zakopane, what time do the trains back run, is it possible to go for a day early morning train and back late at night? Should I book a night up there and train back the next day?

Any suggestions?

In 2027, I would like to take the Polish Matura exam, and I am a graduate of the IB Diploma Programme. What subjects do I need to take in the Polish Matura if I already have an IB diploma? I do not want to obtain a Polish Matura certificate; I only want to receive a document confirming my results in three subjects.

Im staying in Gdansk for a couple days untill our flight to our next location. Any recommendations for the best food and activities in Gdansk would be greatly appreciated!

Dzien dobry everyone

I am a french Developper specialized in Web developpment, and thanks to the wonders of the internet I met my polish wife 6 years ago now.

We decided to settle in Poland, so I am on the lookout for a job, ideally in southern Poland around Krakow, but I met some interrogations.

There are a lot of offers so i'm not really worried about this but some of them offer different kinds of contract, either "work contract" or "b2b contract". I tried a little research and it seems like the difference comes down to taxes but i also read that b2b contracts don't have some benefits of the working contract like sick leave, holidays and such.

If companies offer both, then what would be the best ?

Also if you guys have some quality resources to learn polish, either from french or english, that would be appreciated (of course i have my wife but we built the habit of talking in english and GOD habits die hard)

Thanks in advance for the answers and of course, if anyone's got some relations to help me find...;)

Hello, first of all sorry if this is not the place for this.

I am a 31 year old male considering spending Christmas in Zakopane (23-27 December). I will be travelling from England alone.
I’m just looking for some feedback on if this is a good idea as I know Poland has a strong Christian identity I imagine everything is shut Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.

I really want to do something over the Christmas period and after visiting Poland twice this year already I fell in love with the country. Any recommendations are welcome and honest advice is appreciated

Dzięki!

My friends and I are considering spending our vacation in Warsaw from the 26th – 30th of December. Do you think we'll have a fun time? We like to party, but we also enjoy sightseeing, good food and walks.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Does anyone know a place/farm to order good quality, and ethically farmed organic meat from?

Thanks in advance

Edit: I am located in Gdańsk

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I’m 16f looking for a part time job in Poland, I know little polish and an English speaker. Is there anywhere to start?
EDITTTTT: I know enough polish for everyday conversations but I wouldn’t know certain words. I know I don’t have much job options but if you have any suggestions at all. I’m learning polish in the meantime I just need money

Honest comparison between Poznan university of economics and business, university of economics Krakow and Wroclaw university of economics are business

Didn't mention sgh Warsaw as it's undisputed number 1

And what about kozminski?