A verdict in the trial to decide whether ‘Ruski’ is a nationally insulting term for Russians in Poland was postponed till 4 January.

Russian woman Lyubov Dziubinska says she was insulted by locals in the small village of Stąporków, who called her “Ruska” and her son, whose father is Polish, a “Ruski”.

Dziubinska went to police in April 2009 after a row with Teresa, her sister-in-law, where the Russian woman, who has lived in Poland for 20 years, says offensive language intended to offend was used.

“I just wanted Teresa to apologized in the courtroom and do not want any money. But she refused, has demanded money for a lawyer. My ex-husband pays child support irregularly and I have nothing to live on,” Dziubinska told reporters after leaving the hearing yesterday.

The two woman will be back in court on 4 January. (pg)