1. NATIONAL MINORITIES IN CZECH REPUBLIC

2. LIST OF NATIONAL MINORITIES Ukrainians 53 000 Ukrainians 53 000 Poles40 000 Poles40 000 Vietnamese19 000 Vietnamese19 000 Russians18 000 Russians18 000 Germans18 000 Germans18 000 Hungarians9 000 Hungarians9 000 Romany5 000 Romany5 000 Mongols4 000 Mongols4 000 Americans1 500 Americans1 500

3. UKRAINIANS They represent the largest minority in the Czech Republic This minority is very long-established. Their activities are centralized in organizations like Ukrainian initiative, Association of Ukrainian women, Association of Ukrainians and Friends of Ukraine

5. POLES Their activities are centralized in asociations. They publish many magazines like Głos ludu, Zwrot, Kurier Praski. They also develop culture activities like puppet theathre. Majority of Poles lives in Polish border area.

7. VIETNAMESE They represent third largest minority in the Czech Republic. Their emphasis on respect for traditions and hospitality is very typical. Their best-known associations are Czech- Vietnamese Society and Hanoi Club.

9. RUSSIANS They live mainly in large cities like Prague or Carlsbad. Most of them are believers; namely Orthodox christians. Their social and community life is very noticable. They are represented in many organizations like Russian tradition or Russian community.

11. GERMANS They try to keep their national heritage by teaching German language, singing in Choirs and traditional dancing. They publish many books in German Language and magazines like Landes Zeitung, Prager Volkszeitung.

13. ROMANY They inhabit northern Moravia, northern Bohemia and large cities. Their culture life is admirable; they are very talented musicians and dancers. Sport is important for them as well; they have here about 10 football clubs. They have their own political party named Roma Civic Initiative.

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