The 2009 Rusyn Tour of Slovakia is Accepting Tour Members
If your Rusyn roots are from Šariš, Spiš, Zemplyn, Abov-Gemer, or Už
counties in Eastern Slovakia, then this tour is for you!!! The
Pittsburgh Chapter of the C-RS is planning a Rusyn Tour of Slovakia.
Tour dates are June 23 - July 2.
We will visit Rusyn-inhabited cities such as Prešov, Medzilaborce,
Svidník, Bardejov, Humenné and Snina. Excursions to Rusyn museums,
wooden churches and a Rusyn folk festival will highlight the tour. We
will even visit the village where Alexander Duchnovič, our National
Awakener was born.
See performances by Rusyn folk ensembles. Attend Divine Liturgies in
Rusyn churches. Enjoy Rusyn music by the best musicians in Slovakia.
Meet current leaders of the Rusyn movement and media.
There will be plenty of free time as well as opportunities for
souvenir shopping in Prešov and Košice - the second largest city in
Slovakia.
The 2009 Pittsburgh C-RS Rusyn Tour of Slovakia is shaping up to be a
very memorable excursion, loaded with non-stop Rusyn events.....we are
even planning a Vatra!
This tour is limited to 30 people, so contact us now if you are
interested. The cost of this tour is $2750 for double occupancy and
$2900 for single occupancy.
Visit Rusyn villages where your ancestors lived. You may even find
relatives that still live in Slovakia! Reserve your seat on our tour
today!
This tour will be lead by Dean and Jack Poloka. Dean is the President
of the C-RS Pittsburgh Chapter, and Jack is C-RS National Trustee.
For more information or to obtain an itinerary for The 2009 C-RS Rusyn
Tour of Slovakia, please contact: Dean Poloka at 412-262-9425 (home),
412-877-9351 (cell), email or Jack Poloka at
412-331-3124 (home), 412-759-4398 (cell), email
Entire itinerary for this tour [PDF]
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