Category: Europe

Russia During the Petersburg Period 3

Russia During the Petersburg Period (1703-1917) Part III

Internal conflicts, revolutionary movement and the overthrow of tsarist rule Tsarism failed because of the unresolved internal conflicts. Since about 1890, as a result of the railway construction, the protective tariff policy of the...

Russia During the Petersburg Period 2

Russia During the Petersburg Period (1703-1917) Part II

Foreign policy and restorative order after the victory over Napoleon Since the Congress of Vienna (1815), Alexander I, as the initiator of the Holy Alliance with Prince Metternich, became the guardian of the monarchical...

Russia During the Petersburg Period 1

Russia During the Petersburg Period (1703-1917) Part I

The reign of Peter the Great The Great Northern War (1700–21), unleashed by Peter I the Great (1682 / 96–1725), which finally replaced Sweden as supreme power in the Baltic Sea and paved the...

Sweden Modern History

Sweden Modern History

Sweden, officially the Kingdom of Sweden. Scandinavian country in Northern Europe that is part of the European Union (EU). It is bordered to the north by Norway and Finland, to the east by Finland and the Gulf of Bothnia, to the south...

Germany Philosophy

Germany Philosophy

FROM ECKHART’S MYSTICISM TO KANT’S ENLIGHTENMENT The first expression of the German philosophical genius can be seen in the speculative mysticism that flourished in Germany in the late Middle Ages, which has its major...

Romania Literature

Romania Literature

CULTURE: LITERATURE: THE ARCHAIC PHASE According to ezinereligion, the first written testimony in the Romanian language dates back to 1521: it is Neacsu’s letter. The same rich oral popular production (lyrical songs, epic songs,...

Hungary Geography

Hungary Geography

TERRITORY: HYDROGRAPHY The hydrographic network is not rich, despite the fact that two large rivers, the Danube and the Tisza, cross the country, as has been said. The Danube (or Duna) over a total...

York St John University Study Abroad 11

York St John University Study Abroad (11)

From September 2010 to the beginning of June 2011 I spent two great and unforgettable semesters at York St John University in England, where I deepened my teaching degree for English and Protestant religion,...

York St John University Study Abroad 10

York St John University Study Abroad (10)

Application When I decided on my course at the time, the compulsory semester abroad was a decisive reason for me. Since my options regarding Erasmus didn’t appeal to me very much, I found out...

York St John University Study Abroad 9

York St John University Study Abroad (9)

Application process The application process is really straightforward because you get great support from Contact College. Questions are always answered quickly by the person responsible, which is why the entire application process is relatively...

Ukraine since 1994

Ukraine since 1994

In 1994, the non-proliferation treaty was also ratified and Ukraine renounced its status of nuclear power, transferring its nuclear weapons to Russia. According to usprivateschoolsfinder, the internal difficulties were greater, with continuous clashes over economic policy:...

York St John University Study Abroad 8

York St John University Study Abroad (8)

Preparation For me personally, it was clear from the start that I would like to spend my semester in a country where English is my mother tongue and is therefore also spoken outside of...

York St John University Study Abroad 7

York St John University Study Abroad (7)

I was able to spend my semester abroad at York St John University in the beautiful north of England. After a long decision-making process, I decided for myself to complete the semester in another...

York St John University Study Abroad 6

York St John University Study Abroad (6)

The application process At this point I have to say a big thank you to the advisors from MicroEDU: With their help, the application process was super easy. Precisely because the decision between some...

York St John University Study Abroad 5

York St John University Study Abroad (5)

After much deliberation, I decided to do a semester abroad. My choice fell on England. The British accent as well as the landscape, the country and the people were worth a longer visit. York...

York St John University Study Abroad 4

York St John University Study Abroad (4)

During my studies I wanted to improve my English skills. Especially since I want to do my MBA in England after my bachelor’s degree. I heard about York St John University through MicroEDU. My...

Travel to Greece

Travel to Greece

An old, tired mule lock comes limping with its owner holding his cane in his hand and looking out from under the shadow of his cap. Behind follows another mule lock, loaded with large...

York St John University Study Abroad 3

York St John University Study Abroad (3)

Like most international students from Germany I have met at St. John, I am studying English to be a teacher and therefore had to do a semester abroad in an English-speaking country. I couldn’t...

Germany country

German Question

German question, a political catchphrase that emerged at the beginning of the 19th century in the course of the wars of liberation, which describes the demand for a general national order in Germany and...

Andorra Economy

Andorra Economy and History

ECONOMY The valley landscape is marked by fields of cereals, potatoes and vegetables; there are also numerous tobacco fields, the production of which feeds a manufacture of cigars and cigarettes for export. The primary...

Netherlands History Timeline

Netherlands History Timeline

The Netherlands is a country in Western Europe. The country consists of the 7 northern provinces of the historic Netherlands, whereas the 10 southern provinces seceded as Belgium in 1830. The country forms together...

Albania History

Albania History

Albania, which played a strategically important role as the gateway to the Adriatic Sea in the political history of Southeast Europe, was settled by Illyrian tribes since the Bronze Age (2nd millennium BC). Via...

Crimea, Ukraine

Crimea, Ukraine

Crimea , the Ukrainian and Russian Krym, official Ukrainian name Avtonomna Respublika Krym, Russian Avtonomnaja Respublika Krym, Autonomous Republic of Crimea, peninsula and autonomous republic in the south of Ukraine, de facto incorporated into...

Traveling in Hungary

Traveling in Hungary

Hungary – traveling in the country Airplane: so-called air taxis are operated by the two companies Farnair Hungary and Jetstream. They start near the Ferihegy Terminal or onairport Tököl on the island of Csepel....

Travel to Poland

Travel to Poland

Area: 312,679 km² Residents: 38,427,000 (2016) Population density: 123 E / km² Form of Government: parliamentary republic System of Government: parliamentary democracy Neighboring countries: Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Russia (exclave Kaliningrad) Capital: Warsaw (Warszawa) National language: Polish Religions: 90% Roman Catholic, 1.3%...

Cyprus Modern History

Cyprus Modern History

In the Greek-Cypriot part of the population elected Georgios Vassiliu (* 1931; supported by the Progressive Party of the Working People [AKEL]) in 1988, on February 14, 1993 Klerides (DISY) as President of the...

Lithuania Geography

Lithuania Geography

Lithuania – key data Area: 65,300 km² (of which land: 62,680 km², water: 2,620 km²) Population: 3.5 million (July 2011 estimate, CIA). Composition: Lithuanians 83.4%,Poland 6.7%, Russians 6.3%, others and no information 3.6% (2001...

Attractions in Estonia

Attractions in Estonia

Estonia – places of interest Estonia has a large number of the most varied of tourists attractions to offer. Visit smartercomputing for Top 10 Sights in Estonia. You should definitely not miss the old town...