Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the son of an illiterate Slovak coachman and a German-speaking cook, played a significant role in the creation of modern Czechoslovakia. As its first long-term president, he was a passionate advocate for democracy, despite often acting against the beliefs of his fellow citizens. In the 30th episode of Czechostacja, Karolina Ćwiek-Rogalska, together with the host, Jakub Medek, explores Masaryk’s impact on the formation of Czechoslovakia and his lasting legacy as a leader.
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