Pissa (river)
In today's world, Pissa (river) has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of society. Since its emergence, it has aroused the curiosity and attention of experts, researchers, academics and the general public. Its importance lies in its impact on various aspects of daily life, as well as its influence on the development of different fields of study and professions. In this article, we explore in detail the different aspects related to Pissa (river), from its historical origin to its impact on the present, analyzing its implications and projecting its possible evolution in the future.
| Pissa | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Lake Vištytis |
| • coordinates | 54°27′08″N 22°42′03″E / 54.4521°N 22.7009°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Angrapa |
• coordinates | 54°38′10″N 21°54′27″E / 54.6362°N 21.9075°E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Angrapa→ Pregolya→ Baltic Sea |
The Pissa (Russian: Писса) is a river in the Kaliningrad Oblast in Russia near Chernyakhovsk.
Etymology
The Pissa, Inster and Angerapp (Angrapa) are tributaries to the Pregel river. These names, of Old Prussian origin, were used by Germans of East Prussia until 1945.
According to an anecdote, the inhabitants of Gumbinnen were embarrassed by the name (sounding similar to the vulgar word Pisse, cognate to English "piss") and asked King Friedrich Wilhelm IV for a name change. He is said to have replied "Approved. Recommend Urinoco" - a toilet pun on Orinoco.
References
- ^ Gordon A. Craig, "Über die Deutschen"; Kossert, Andreas (2008). "Ostpreußen. Wiederentdeckung einer Kulturlandschaft". In Christian-Erdmann Schott (ed.). In Grenzen leben - Grenzen überwinden. Zur Kirchengeschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts in Ost-Mittel-Europa. Festschrift für Peter Maser zum 65. Geburtstag. Beiträge zu Theologie, Kirche und Gesellschaft im 20. Jahrhundert (in German). Vol. 16. Münster: LIT Verlag. p. 270. ISBN 3-8258-1265-0.
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