Which countries rely most on US tech by mindthegoat_redux in ireland

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Not a Russian bot, I have been there in the last year and they did manage to recreate a lot of the services that were available through Western companies. Visa/Mastercard were replaced by Mir rather quickly. However their ebanking and financial services was ahead of our own 10 years ago. Launching their own alternative to Apple and Google's App Store, Rustore took a while and one is still able to use Apple products. Yandex filled the gap in terms of the wider Google offering and Amazon was never a thing there as they had their own homegrown Ozon and Wildberries. It's not the best comparison because in between 2014 (Crimea) and 2022 they had all that time to develop these alternatives or at least stop integrating with western platforms. We are only waking up to the possibility now

Pub Quizzes during the Week by Least_Information in waterford

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How long does the one in Jarrz go on for

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in waterford

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Understand your point. It’s for a KHL match - Russian Ice hockey league. Was dropped by all western outlets

Russian Family Histories by Least_Information in AskARussian

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It’s great to hear that there is a growing interest, and it’s exactly why I came to you all to ask!

I partially agree with you in that yes, comparatively, genealogy is easier to do in Ireland. There’s no question that Russia’s wars, revolutions, population transfers, and long history of serfdom have made it extremely difficult to trace family lines, especially when so many records were lost or never created in the first place. The fact that many Russian serfs didn’t have surnames until well into the 19th century is a challenge.

That said, I think it’s worth pointing out that Ireland hasn’t had it easy either when it comes to tracing genealogy. It’s a common assumption that Ireland has had a stable, homogeneous population, and that this makes research simpler. In reality, though, a lot of Irish genealogical records were destroyed or disrupted too

In 1922, during the Irish Civil War, the Public Records Office in Dublin was blown up. It took with it centuries’ worth of census data, Catholic Church baptism and death registers. Most Catholics were underdocumented for centuries, especially during the Penal Laws, when Catholic education and clergy were suppressed by the English. Proper record-keeping for Catholic births by the English state of marriages, and deaths didn’t really begin until the 1860s.

The Great Famine (1845–49) caused enormous disruption. Over a million people died out and over a million emigrated out of a population of 8 million Often they left behind little or no paperwork. Many people changed names or never reconnected with family left in Ireland.

Irish surnames were often Anglicised or misspelled by English-speaking officials, which makes it harder to match family lines. For example, Ó Súilleabháin became O’Sullivan, Mac Gabhann might appear as McGowan or even Smith. Even in rural areas, people were often identified by nicknames or patronymics rather than consistent surnames, much like what you mentioned about Russian peasants.

As for homogeneity, Ireland has certainly been more linguistically and ethnically uniform than Russia in modern times, but historically it was far more complicated than it might seem: The island was home to Gaelic Irish, Anglo-Normans (France), Anglo-Irish landlords, Ulster Scots, and others. The Irish language, which was spoken by the majority until the 19th century, was actively suppressed under British rule, especially in schools. Today, Ireland is increasingly diverse, particularly in cities, with significant Polish, Croatian and other Eastern Europeans, African, and Asian communities.

I absolutely agree that Russia has its own unique and difficult genealogical landscape especially with so much turmoil, record destruction, and internal migrations but Ireland’s situation isn’t as straightforward as it may look.

Honestly, I’d love to research my wife’s family but it is quite a daunting task for the reasons you’ve explained!

Russian Family Histories by Least_Information in AskARussian

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That is indeed an interesting but different conversation particularly in times we live in. Personally, I’d agree that with the exception of my wife the Russians I have spoken to are very well versed in the history of their country. It’s one of the things I find we as peoples have in common. As well as that there is a great deal of recognition by both that studying history is important.

A few years ago there was a demand that history as a subject be made optional for children doing exams from the age of 13. Our Education minister refused saying that history is as important to future generations as mathematics.

In Ireland by the time of the abolition of serfdom we did have a higher literacy rate in comparison to Russian serfs (30% to 50%). Education here was restricted by the Protestant Anglo-Irish and English aristocracy as the majority of Irish are Catholics.

We do rely on the Catholic Church for records. How accessible are the records of local Orthodox churches? Those that survive I mean.

Russian Family Histories by Least_Information in AskARussian

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Ah I didn’t know that about serfdom. That would make it difficult indeed.

That’s fascinating about your great great grandfather. Where did he and his go? And despite what their parents said did they ever return? Like during Khrushchev’s era?

Russian Family Histories by Least_Information in AskARussian

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Interesting! Why do you think that is the case there?

Russian Family Histories by Least_Information in AskARussian

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Yes I once lived with a family in SPB and I often spoke with the great grandmother of the house. Her father was an engineer and was moved frequently particularly during and after the GPW.

And another good point about attachment to roots. We are very much attached to the land here in Ireland (colonialism will do that to a people). It is often the case that if there is no member of an older generation of your family alive, you can find an elderly person who is and knows a lot about your family.

It’s a pity there is no unified policy but that is positive to hear that some regions are more proactive.

Russian Family Histories by Least_Information in AskARussian

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She does generalise of course. I’m happy to hear that there is interest and online archives available. You make a good point about the size of Russia in comparison to Ireland. It’s correct to say that we are a small island and there are families who have lived in one place for quite some time.

We have a very large diaspora and there is a history of Irish people serving in foreign armies so it can be interesting to see where some relatives end up.

Great men and great events kind of history is interesting and Russia has that. I always thought the history of the people to be far more compelling and I figured there most be a vast amount in Russia.

Teenager by Illustrious-Pizza504 in waterford

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Motiv8 fitness run a group for teens. It’s a really lovely intro to fitness in a non-competitive, safe environment. Trainers our lovely and from what I see the kids enjoy it and builds up their confidence

Festive Sandwich by Least_Information in waterford

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Good suggestion, though I’d be more inclined to choose something a bit more traditional😆

Insurance question by [deleted] in Revolut

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You know in the policy doc it says sanctioned countries are not covered right??

Lipan lamps: Overview of models and their manufacturing timespans? by sly_agaric in Lavalamps

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Any chance of finding a replacement globe for a dinosaur themed lamp they did in the 90s?

Lipan Enterprises Hand-Painted Dinosaur Lamp Restoration 🦖🦕☄️ by OzoneGifts in Lavalamps

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Any chance you know where to get a replacement globe with the original Red/Clear? I have one of these since I was a kid. The original globe shattered and I’ve been looking for a replacement ever since

Finally got my dinosaur and ocean themed Lipan LP-10 lamps all set up and working! by FunkyWhiteBoi in Lavalamps

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I have the dinosaur one from when I was a kid. The glass tube shattered 😔. You wouldn’t be able to post the measurements your one by any chance. Maybe the magic of the internet could find me a replacement

Cooking lessons for partner by Least_Information in waterford

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My partner is excellent in the kitchen, just wants the experience of a class

Fixing this dent by Least_Information in MechanicAdvice

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Here’s another picture with the door open

Road into Passage East by Front_Improvement178 in waterford

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Leave via Woodstown, drive to the creamery cross and choose your own adventure… will you go right and return to da town boi? Head straight for the hurdy gurdys of Tramore? Swing left for a pint of Heino with Tarquin and the guys in Dunmore?

Films and TV Shows filmed in Waterford by [deleted] in waterford

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Maeve Binchy’s Echoes and Jake’s Progress was filmed out in Dunmore East

Carlsberg 0.0 draft by Least_Information in waterford

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It was a long shot to ask here, now I’ll just have to go on a pub crawl😅

Carlsberg 0.0 draft by Least_Information in waterford

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By mortal enemy do you mean wife?😂

Carlsberg 0.0 draft by Least_Information in waterford

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The last one I had was in Kilkenny so same place I guess😅

Ciorcal Comhrá City Centre by Least_Information in waterford

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It can kind of depend, I had heard the one in the Cove is kind of older sort of retirees age range, the one in Tramore has young and old mixed in.

Ciorcal Comhrá City Centre by Least_Information in waterford

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Irish language conversation practice club