Roman Šebrle – the story of an exceptional decathlete. Listen to an audiobook

Roman Šebrle – the story of an exceptional decathlete.  Listen to an audiobook

He started with football, but eventually ended up with athletics. It was definitely a good choice, because he not only became the world record holder and Olympic champion, but also became the first to cross the magical threshold of nine thousand points. In the next installment of the Sports Stories podcast series, you will hear … Read more

He was the poorest, but he offered us help. Karel Kryl did not like compromises and sympathized with people

He was the poorest, but he offered us help.  Karel Kryl did not like compromises and sympathized with people

Tomáš Pilát and Šárka Švábová have prepared a cycle in which they discuss his position on the occasion of the late 80th birthday of the singer, poet, rebel and activist Karel Kryl. The authors spoke with a number of Kryl’s friends, witnesses and experts, and thus composed a mosaic of unique memories and evaluations of … Read more

Karel Kryl 80|30. Remember the legendary poet and singer with us

Karel Kryl 80|30.  Remember the legendary poet and singer with us

The first part of our commemorative series takes you to the library in Vietnamská street in Ostrava-Porubá. The artist Jiří Dratva, who has long been inspired by Karel Kryl’s work, has prepared an exhibition in the library for his double anniversary. Actors Anna Cónová and Miroslav Rataj also remembered Karel Kryl among paintings and drawings. … Read more