{"id":154878,"date":"2024-10-14T15:18:51","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T13:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/?p=154878"},"modified":"2024-10-14T15:18:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T13:18:52","slug":"novak-tesla-but-also-damn-politics-this-is-what-first-comes-to-peoples-minds-around-the-world-when-they-hear-the-word-serbia-photo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/novak-tesla-but-also-damn-politics-this-is-what-first-comes-to-peoples-minds-around-the-world-when-they-hear-the-word-serbia-photo\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;NOVAK, TESLA, BUT ALSO DAMN POLITICS&#8221;: This is what first comes to people&#8217;s minds around the world when they hear the word &#8220;Serbia&#8221;! (PHOTO)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&#8220;Good news travels fast,&#8221; as the old saying goes. In the case of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/tag\/serbia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Serbia<\/a><\/strong>, that voice has mutated many times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past few decades, Serbia&#8217;s image has gradually changed, moving from negative associations to a more open approach to culture, tradition, and hospitality. The wars of the 90s, sanctions against our country, and the bombing by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/tag\/nato\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">NATO<\/a><\/strong>, although contrary to the position of the United Nations, all created a negative image of our country and of us as a bloodthirsty and criminal people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF;color:#d21414\" class=\"has-inline-color\">FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK:<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\t<figure class='wp-block-newspack-blocks-iframe'>\n\t\t<div class='wp-block-embed__wrapper' style=\"height:600px; width:100%;\">\n\t\t\t<iframe\n\t\t\t\tid = 'newspack-iframe-O8n337Eg38kn'\n\t\t\t\tlayout = 'responsive'\n\t\t\t\theight = '100'\n\t\t\t\twidth = '100'\n\t\t\t\tsrc = 'https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fserbiantimes%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0pruS1cDZdp4qTCY1bogmaL5J63J5RndkqaRbeQSFBBuE3vJ8aAYihejLeYuNCPUxl'\n\t\t\t\tstyle = 'height: 600px; width: 100%;'\n\t\t\t\tframeborder = '0'\n\t\t\t\tallowfullscreen\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n\t<script>\n\t\tconst iframe = document.getElementById(\"newspack-iframe-O8n337Eg38kn\");\n\t\tconst timerId = setInterval( function() {\n\t\t\t\tiframe.src = iframe.src;\n\t\t\t}, 2000 );\n\n\t\tiframe.onload = function() {\n\t\t\tclearInterval(timerId);\n\t\t}\n\n\t<\/script>\n\n\t\n\n\n<p>Despite these challenges, positive opinions about Serbia still exist, especially when it comes to its rich history, delicious food, and famous athletes who come from it. It is precisely the latter that has most influenced the improvement of our image in the world. Novak Djokovic as the greatest tennis player ever, Nikola Jokic as the currently best basketball player in the world, Nemanja Vidic as the former best defender in the world, are our most famous representatives around the planet. Along with them is our most famous scientist, to whom recognition has been returned in recent years that he did not receive during his lifetime &#8211; Nikola Tesla. At least if we are to judge by a poll on the X platform conducted by a profile with millions of followers that deals with such statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What comes to mind when you think of Serbia? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WfNTpFSxi5\">pic.twitter.com\/WfNTpFSxi5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; World of Statistics (@stats_feed) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stats_feed\/status\/1842067121812975957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 4, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;What do you think of first when you hear Serbia?&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the question posted on that profile. The comments are mostly positive, and the first one was dedicated to our ace who has dominated white sports for over a decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Born in Belgrade, Serbia, he is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time.<br>He holds the record for the most singles titles in Grand Slam tournaments with 24, including 10 Australian Opens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;He also won the gold medal in singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the oldest gold medalist&#8221;, reads the entire tweet with a picture of Novak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Novak Djokovic!<br><br>Born in Belgrade, Serbia, he is considered one of the greatest men&#39;s tennis players.<br><br>He holds the record for men&#39;s Grand Slam singles titles with 24, including 10 Australian Opens.<br><br>He also won a gold medal in men&#39;s singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4vqjgaJD0u\">pic.twitter.com\/4vqjgaJD0u<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Amit Misra (@amit6060) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/amit6060\/status\/1842070001991213245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 4, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the jokes with Tesla and our aforementioned athletes, there were comments praising our history, culture, food, as well as our women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">When I think of Serbia, several key aspects come to mind: its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse landscapes. The capital, Belgrade, is known for its lively nightlife and historical significance. Serbia also has a strong tradition of music and dance, particularly folk\u2026<\/p>&mdash; An Hindu (@AnHindu_Ram_Ram) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnHindu_Ram_Ram\/status\/1842067864972353879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 4, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The country&#39;s most famous natural landmark is the Djavolja Varos, a unique rock formation.<\/p>&mdash; Purnendu Sahoo\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@PurnenduKSahoo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PurnenduKSahoo\/status\/1842068025471643869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 4, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rich History: Serbia has a deep historical background, with influences from the Byzantine, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian empires. Cities like Belgrade and Novi Sad are steeped in history.<br><br>Vibrant Culture: Serbian culture is known for its music, particularly folk and turbo-folk,\u2026<\/p>&mdash; Muhammad Asim (@asimm_khn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/asimm_khn\/status\/1842069612424278496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 4, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the fact that people are familiar with the current state of our country is also evidenced by comments that talk about the situation regarding Kosovo, being surrounded by NATO countries, and how we are eternal candidates for the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Slavic country, victim of NATO atrocities, similar to Russia in many ways<\/p>&mdash; OnePuckett (@OnePuckett) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OnePuckett\/status\/1842067455964778544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 4, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most picturesque comments reads:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;All the best (people, sports, art, science\u2026), but only one worst thing is damn politics.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">All the best (People, Sports, Art, Science&#8230;.) but only one worst thing is damn politics \ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf8<\/p>&mdash; NYITTIWBM (@NYITTIWBM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NYITTIWBM\/status\/1842105058286002311?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 4, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Our famous stubbornness is also well known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Freedom, courage, savior and beyond all, \u2018inat\u2019.<\/p>&mdash; Steam Trader (@SteamTrader) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteamTrader\/status\/1842094939540168824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 4, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, although there is often a belief in our people that everyone is against us, these comments certainly prove that a positive opinion of our country does, in fact, exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF;color:#d21414\" class=\"has-inline-color\">READ MORE:<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/novak-express-full-steam-ahead-serbian-ace-sweeps-aside-opponent-for-easy-passage-to-the-next-round\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NOVAK EXPRESS FULL STEAM AHEAD: Serbian ace sweeps aside opponent for easy passage to the next round!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/thats-how-it-is-piksi-reveals-why-vlahovic-and-milinkovic-savic-are-absent-responds-to-rade-bogdanovic-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\u201cTHAT\u2019S HOW IT IS\u201d: Piksi reveals why Vlahovi\u0107 and Milinkovi\u0107-Savi\u0107 are absent, then responds to Rade Bogdanovi\u0107! (VIDEO)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/and-the-stats-say-it-all-another-quick-win-for-nole-the-russian-didnt-stand-a-chance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AND THE STATS SAY IT ALL: Another quick win for Nole, the Russian didn\u2019t stand a chance!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source<\/strong>: Serbian Times<br><strong>Photo<\/strong>: Pexels<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Good news travels fast,&#8221; as the old saying goes. In the case of Serbia, that voice has mutated many times. Over the past few decades, Serbia&#8217;s image has gradually changed, moving from negative associations to a more open approach to culture, tradition, and hospitality. 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