The area has a recognizably Italian, Slavic, and Scandinavian heritage.

If it is not for future expansion, why don't the Skopjan leaders use a name related to their Slavic heritage, of which they should be proud?

He was a longshoreman for 49 years, a career that was a product of his Slavic heritage and the community of San Pedro.

But the gaunt cast of his face was not wholly owing to his age and Slavic heritage.

These periodic village festivals manage to satisfy both the tourists' fascination with the Spreewald's Slavic heritage and local residents' need to survive in a changed world.

Today he hopes Russia will find a balance between its Slavic heritage and "what is best in the West," but shies away from offering detailed prescriptions.

Miss Toczyska does not rule out that her shared slavic heritage may help her.

Pavel was proud of his Slavic heritage and was very fond of his oriental rite.

They built a community where people could worship, celebrate and prosper while maintaining their distinct Slavic heritage.