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Daily Life In Katowice
KATOWICE, POLAND – DECEMBER 4: A member of the mining community carries medals, including Silver and Bronze Cross of Merit decorations from the former PRL (People’s Republic of Poland), as he leaves St. Anne Church after attending the Holy Mass on St. Barbara’s Day, the patron saint of miners, in the historic Nikiszowiec district of Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, on December 4, 2025. These state awards were issued during communist-era Poland to honor distinguished workers and social contributors. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)
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| Photographer | Artur Widak/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto |
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