jekoh
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Actually, he did play 4 years in the RSL, but then he doesn't meet requirement (d).But requirement (c) looks a problem.
To me it reads like he'd have to play 4 years in RSL first.
Actually, he did play 4 years in the RSL, but then he doesn't meet requirement (d).But requirement (c) looks a problem.
To me it reads like he'd have to play 4 years in RSL first.
That was what I meant.Actually, he did play 4 years in the RSL, but then he doesn't meet requirement (d).
Den said:From here on, it tells me that you never lived in the USSR.
The identity of Germany is generally traced back to the treaty of Verdun that split the Frankish realm into a Western, Central and Eastern part. The Western part pretty continuously developed into France and the Eastern part developed pretty continuously into Germany. This was around 900 AD if my memory does not betray me.
the problems between Russians and ethnic Balts for example are totally imaginary
a total myth
The question is rather would anyone from Ã…land actually apply for a swedish citizenship? I've always had the feeling that they're quite proud of being what they are.
As in Ã…landers first and foremost and ethnicly swedish finnish citizens after that.
In that case, why is Dany Heatley Canadian and not German?I'm definitely no expert when it comes to Eastern European geography, but Kamenogorski, Kazachstan sounds like it's in Kazakhstan and not Russia. His family may be Russian, but that would make him a Kazakh, no? Canadians ought to hope that's how it works or Chris Simon may become the new poster boy for Canadian hockey.
Keep in mind that Kariya is only half Japanese; his mother is of Scottish descent.Kariya-Japan
Yes, but if forced to choose between representing Finland or Sweden, I'm sure many would prefer the latter.
Well, usually being born in a country equates to being from that country, no? I was born in Canada, but my heritage is Ukrainian, but I consider myself more of a Canadian than a Ukrainian since I was born in Canada. It was posted that Nabokov is actually Russian, and since he was born in Kazakhstan I would assume he was Kazakh. I mean Joe Sakic's parents are from the former Republic of Yugoslavia, his parents just happened to be in Canada at the time. I don't expect to see him heading over to Belgrade for training camp anytime soon.
Keep in mind that Kariya is only half Japanese; his mother is of Scottish descent.
Isn't it "Les Serments de Strasbourg" (don't know what it actually is in english), 848 AD?
No, the Frankish Empire was divided in the Treaty of Verdun in 843. Louis The German became king of East Francia, which soon was known as "regnun teutonicum" and would become The Holy Roman Empire (later THRE Of German Nation).Isn't it "Les Serments de Strasbourg" (don't know what it actually is in english), 848 AD?
I don't think so.
I think the great majority would chose Finland.
Ã…landers are more likely to speak English as a second language than Finnish. What makes a stronger bond, language and culture, or nationality?
Every ålander that I've met roots for finland when forced to chose.
With regards to finland they are an autonomus region, with regards to sweden they're some quirky part of the eastern stockholm archipelago.
The language and culture is shared just as much with the swedish speaking finns as the swedish speaking swedes.
100 years ago it would have been different, but not now.
Yeah, but lets face it, Swedish speakers on the Finish mainland for the most part will soon be a thing of the past.
Through tax breaks, etc. the people of åland benefit economically from their autonomous status in Finland. If they were to reunite with Sweden they would have no reason to be autonomous anymore, and would probably be hurt economically to some degree. But make no mistake they are much more Swedish than Finish.
i think Dave Ellett was the ultimate turncoat. In lower level turnaments like the world cup he would play with Canada, and in tournaments like the Canada Cup he would play with the US. Dave had duel citizenship so could play for either team.
In 1989 Ellett was the subject of controversy when he decided to play for Team Canada in the World Championships. Bob Johnson, coach of the American team, complained that Ellett had to play for the United States because of his birthplace and because he attended Team USA's training camp for the 1987 Canada Cup. But in actuality, Ellett was allowed to play for Team Canada because he never actually played for the USA internationally.
Well how about " I'm from USA", I think everybody knows what USA means. I know lot of people who calls them yankees (including my self). I'm not sure is that an offending word in english but in Finland saying "jenkki" its quite common.
And Bryan Trottier played for both USA and Canada... The Ulimate Turncoat!!!
Well how about " I'm from USA", I think everybody knows what USA means. I know lot of people who calls them yankees (including my self). I'm not sure is that an offending word in english but in Finland saying "jenkki" its quite common.
Everybody knows what "I'm from America" means too so I fail to see the point. Perhaps you need to stop being over-sensitive to commonly used naming conventions.