Slovak Ancestry

Some people search for their roots to find their lost relatives in Slovakia. In this case you will hear how is that when the Slovak find an American with the passion in genealogy and how can the martial arts open the communication with the relatives. 

Did you know one of the best museum for the Czechs and Slovaks is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa? A must see cornerstone of our heritage and history. Learn more about the museum´s mission, collections and also about unique move of the 1500 ton heavy museum building to save it from floods.

Office for Slovaks Living Abroad. https://www.uszz.sk/  is institution for hundreds of thousands Slovaks  living in various countries all around the world. Head of the office Millan J. Pilip is talkig about the mutual connections and options of support. For more information about the podcast contact: michal.razus@gmail.com

Why American Slovaks does not speak Slovak and why some of them desire to learn? What is our Slovak identity and how are we gaining and loosing it. How it was to be an American in Communist Czechoslovakia and how the things changed after. 

Story of the Slovak Rusin emmigrants from Starina that sold all they had in Slovakia to face a hard times in Chicago, After coming back to Slovakia they had to start from scratch and work this time in mines in Belgium. When finally it appeared that the story will have happy-end came the communists and took them all the private property. Listed to the story told by descendant of this family -movie maker Martin Tokar and his wife Zoe speaking about how Asians see Slovakia and its people

Sarah visited Slovakia for the first time in 1993 and she felt in love with it. She is speaking about the year in Slovakia and about how her Slovak heritage formed her. In spite she is living in Japan today she returned couple times and had a chance to observe how much Slovakia has changed. 

Prassillas´ father Pavel left communist Czechoslovakia in 1968. After adventurous journey through half of the world he settled down in Caribbean island Trinidad where he had a daughter. Unfortunately he passed away fairly young. Together with Prassilla we collected pieces of information and tried to trace down the family in Slovakia. How successful we were learn in our podcast 

It´s easy to fall in love with Slovakia. Once you visit, you need to return again and again. Michael Mojher from California is speaking about his passion to Slovakia and adventures from his trips. 

Rusins, small but vital nation from Carpathian mountains. Learn more about them with Maria Silvestri  from Pittsburgh - president of John and Helen Timo foundation.

Fujara - the most typical Slovak music instrument introduced by one of the best fujara players in the world Bob Rychlik. Listen to his fascinating journey for freedom from the communist Czechoslovakia and his passion to (traditional) music. 

Two young Slovak expats Zuzana Palovicova and Gabriela Bereghazyova introducing their project of Global Slovakia. 

Active promotion of Slovakia via books, webinars and videos is not only their mission, but also their passion. 

Nice story of the search for the roots in Slovakia including meeting local folklorists the Kandrac family. 

Story of generations of Slovak women in PA whose husbands died and they were fighting with the life by them selves in order to give better future to their children.

Young talented lawyer from LA Parviz Malakouti explaining the differences between the Slovak citizenship and certificate of Slovak living abroad. Moreover he has an interesting family background. 

Emotional story of Dave´s father who left Slovakia as an orphan but became a successful doctor. Listen how we traced his family.  

Interview with CGSI president Kevin Hurbanis  about his roots, journey of family re-connection and CGSI activities, seminars,  conferences and Slovak heritage

Professional genealogist, speaker, lecturer, coach author of books - Lisa Alzo from Pittsburgh speaking about her inspiring search for her roots in Zemplin region and Osturna,  Slovakia. https://www.lisaalzo.com

Inspirational story of  hard work and work ethics of the Slovak immigrant Joseph Kusnir who came to Yonkers and search for his roots and re-connection with the family in Slovakia  told by father and son Joseph and Michael Kusnir

This story could be easily an espionage thriller  - except it was a true story. It will take us through half of the world. Starting in Zarnovica, Slovakia, through Bolivia, Prague, Argentina, New York, Rio...Dramatic journey of a family before during and after World War II with the last moment escape from the communist trap. 

Story of Les Horan from Prešov/Sabinov Slovakia told by his wife Abigail Lumsden.

Dramatic story of survival of a Jewish boy and his family and their return to Slovakia after decades.

Saga of the Slovak families in PA. The hardworkers that valued education and reached their American dream.

After the decades they came to Slovakia to find their roots and reunite with the forgotten family.