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/^t/Besides, Poles seem to be generally ignorant about their cultural past. They are so as they don't know Polish folk music and are unaware of their history. This phenomenon refers mainly to young generations. Students in primary and secondary schools don't read their obligatory reading, but just short summaries of it. Having neglected the masterpieces of Polish literature, full of national Polish elements, young people have nothing to identify with and have no basis to build their Polishness on. Therefore, Poles today feel no connection with their past, with their ancestors.