Dovhe Pole

This Sunday, I went to Dovhe Pole to attend church with Etela Vas'ko. Dovhe Pole is maybe 5 miles from Dravtsi. Rob picked me up in his SUV; 10 years old, but looked new. Rob is married to Etela's granddaughter, Nikoletta. They have little son, Dennis. Rob teaches Biology in school in Velyki Heyivtsi.

Velyki Heyivtsi was first mentioned in 1338. In the 1980's, archaeologists discovered an ancient Slavic settlement from the 8th Century on the outskirts of the present village. The village of Dovhe Pole was first mentioned in the 14th Century; it was founded by immigrants from Velyki Heyivtsi. According to records, both villages populated primarily by Hungarians, until the 18th Century, when they were settled by Ruthenian (Rusyn) immigrants.

Josef Vas'ko:

Etela, on left, and friend:

Nikoletta an son Dennis:

Dennis and Etela:

Church of St. Ilia in Dovhe Pole:

Two girls wearing dresses influenced by  Zakarpatt'ski style folk dress:

Etela's home:

I've never seen flowers like this before: