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‘Not one step back!’- Slavin, Bratislava’s memorial to liberation or oppression?

‘Not one step back!’- Slavin, Bratislava’s memorial to liberation or oppression?

by Richard Collett | Nov 24, 2015 | FROM THE ROAD, Slovakia

I had made it to the top of the steps, and in front of me stood a monumental Soviet Soldier, a victory flag firmly planted into the column he proudly paraded upon, and a machine gun slung behind his back. I had already seen the statue from the city below, but up close...
Surviving a Bratislavan Ice Hockey Match

Surviving a Bratislavan Ice Hockey Match

by Richard Collett | Nov 6, 2015 | Slovakia, SURVIVAL GUIDES

Ice Hockey. The national sport of Slovakia. Sure, they might play a bit of football every now and then and Peter Sagan might be the cycling World Champion, but Ice Hockey is where the nation’s pride is at stake. That’s why any visitor to...
Devin Castle: Bratislava’s Ancient Stronghold

Devin Castle: Bratislava’s Ancient Stronghold

by Richard Collett | Oct 27, 2015 | FROM THE ROAD, Slovakia

I had heard rumours of an old, old castle, lying in the ruins of its former glory in the suburbs of Bratislava. A legendary, ancient stronghold on the Austrian border which had held Slovakia’s enemies at bay for centuries. Having eaten enough goulash to feed the...

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