标题：APPEARANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN SPORTS IN MONTENEGRO AS A CONSEQUENCE OF INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OF MONTENEGRO'S INDEPENDENCE ON BERLIN CONGRESS 1878.
摘要：Montenegro has been battling against many conquerors for centuries, and defended its liberty with manyvictims. Crown of that liberation battle was Berlin Congress in 1878 on which independence was recognizedto this small country. That way, this very important event in the European history of XIX century, hasbecome one of the most important dates in the independence history of Montenegro, which definitely solvedthe question of its international recognition. As a consequence of becoming independent, diplomatic branchoffices are opened in the capital of Montenegro - Cetinje, among first those of the world most powerfulstates: England, Germany, Russia, Austro-Hungary, Turkey, the USA and others. There were 12 embassies inCetinje at that time. The leader of Montenegro, Prince Nikola had a big family (eight daughters and a son)and through them he made family relations with several European courts which strengthened the position ofMontenegro in Europe as well. Foreign diplomats introduced new habits and behaviours into theMontenegrian capital. Among other things, they introduced and promoted sport in Montenegro: golf, tennis,ice skating, skiing... so appearance and development of these, above mentioned sports in Montenegro afterBerlin Congress was paid a lot of attention to in this time period.
