Conrad's father, Apollo Korzeniowski, studied for six years at St. Petersburg University, which he left before earning a degree. Conrad's mother, Eva Bobrowska, was thirteen years younger than Apollo and the only surviving daughter in a family of six sons. After she met him in 1847, Eva was drawn to Apollo's poetic temperament and passionate patriotism, while he admired her lively imagination.
World Water Day: Bringing Awareness to Water Issues. World Water Day is held annually on March 22. It is an international day to increase public knowledge about the essential role water plays in global development and human prosperity. World Water Day offers an opportunity to focus global attention on the far-reaching impact water has on our world and on us.
Come to the water valley of Europe. Amsterdam International Water Week will be held for the fourth time from October 30th to November 3rd in 2017. The event is built on centuries of Dutch experience with water, and is based in the beautiful capital of the Netherlands, water valley of Europe.