In the news1898
The Bread Riots of 1898
Widespread bread riots broke out across Italy in 1898 due to rising wheat prices, leading to mass repression, including the Bava Beccaris massacre in Milan where up to 400 people were killed.
Lviv, 9 Sep 1892 – Viareggio, 3 Sep 1971
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9 Sep 1892
Born in Lviv
3 Sep 1971
Dies in Viareggio, aged 78
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Who governed
Monarch of Italy, 951 · Kingdom of Italy
Monarch of Italy, 947 · Kingdom of Italy
Monarch of Italy, 1878–1900 · Kingdom of Italy
What people wore
Festive Jewelry and Hairstyles for Ukrainian Women
Ukrainian women on festive days adorned themselves with necklaces featuring coins, such as those with Austrian coins or dukach pendants. On such occasions, unmarried girls in the Kherson region braided their hair in two plaits wrapped around the head and decorated them with colorful ribbons and flowers.
Getting around
Road and rail infrastructure in Tluste
In Tluste, road maintenance was mandatory for villagers, who had to work up to six days per year on construction until this requirement was reduced to two days in 1896. By 1899, the town completed a two-story railway station to accommodate the new local railway line.
At the table
Maize was imported for food
Because local maize yields were insufficient to feed the dense population, the region had to import maize from Romania to use as a staple food.
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In the news1898
Widespread bread riots broke out across Italy in 1898 due to rising wheat prices, leading to mass repression, including the Bava Beccaris massacre in Milan where up to 400 people were killed.
Music
Traditional village musical ensembles
Village music was typically performed by a trio called troista muzyka, which commonly included a violin, a hammered dulcimer (tsimbaly), and a percussion instrument like a tambourine or drum.
Daily life
Student Housing and Support
Bursas, or student dormitories, provided essential services like accommodation, healthy food, heat, light, and laundering for a symbolic monthly fee of 13 korona and 42 heller. These institutions were established by local communities to support students who otherwise could not afford to study away from home.