What does Eastern European DNA mean?

Anyone who is descended from ancestors from the general Eastern European region is of Eastern European descent. Generally, we understand this region to extend from eastern Germany to Russia, and from countries bordering the Baltic Sea south to those bordering Greece.

Who are considered Eastern European?

Eastern Europe, as defined by the United Nations Statistics Division, includes the countries of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, and Slovakia, as well as the republics of Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine.

Why do Eastern European have flat heads?

Genetically, the reason is probably the greater levels of Ancient North Eurasian and Caucasus Hunter-Gatherer ancestry, plus the low levels of Uralic/Siberian ancestry associated with Haplogroup N in some regions. I think the back of my head is pretty flat (I have a small head generally, less pronounced in the face).

What is the history of Eastern Europe?

The term “Eastern Europe” is often used to refer to all European countries that were previously ruled by communist regimes (the Eastern Bloc), due to the concept of the “Iron Curtain” separating Western Europe and Soviet-controlled Eastern Europe throughout the period of the Cold War.

What is it like being a black guy in Eastern Europe?

There’s no (actually there are very few) black guys in Eastern Europe. Therefore inevitably, when you walk around in the streets, most people will stare at you. Especially little kids! Yeah, that’s what it’s like to be traveling while black! People will point at you, friendly wave at you,…

Is Eastern Europe a stereotype?

Excessive masculinity, obedient housewives and excessive racial and gender discrimination might be a thing in some parts of Eastern Europe, but nowadays that goes hand in hand with female Olympic medalists, growing LGBTQ+ support communities, scientific discoveries, and Nobel peace prize laureates. Not a stereotype, that’s just true!

Is it safe to travel around Eastern Europe as a black person?

A few clarifications : it’s safe to travel around Eastern Europe as a black person BUT I haven’t been to Russia, where you hear the worst stories regarding racism towards black people. And I wouldn’t say Ukraine (especially Kiev) is completely safe.

What are the main differences between Eastern Europeans?

Ok, let’s make something clear, there are lots of differences between Eastern Europeans. Each come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, they speak different languages, have different alphabets, music and beliefs. We have strong national identities and centuries of history that we are very proud of.