Janek is a male given name of Polish origin, meaning "God Is Gracious." It is the Polish, Estonian, and Czech form of Jan, and is both a given name and surname. Famous bearers of the name include Janek Schaefer, an English artist and composer. Notable individuals named Janek include Janek Gwizdala, an English jazz bassist and record producer, and Janek Mäggi, an Estonian politician, television presenter, and writer. Janek is also the name of Janek Mela, a Polish explorer who became the youngest person to reach the North Pole. This name has a strong presence in various fields, from sports to the arts, and its meaning reflects a sense of divine benevolence.
Janek (Jan) Rubeš, born on 24 December 1987, is a prominent Czech reporter, documentarist, vlogger, and director. He gained widespread recognition through the YouTube channel Honest Guide, which he co-manages with his cameraman, Honza Mikulka. The channel offers valuable advice for tourists, particularly on avoiding tourist traps and scams in various cities, with a primary focus on Prague. Notably, Rubeš was featured in Forbes' 30 under 30 list in 2016, acknowledging his talent and influence. Furthermore, his courageous and investigative journalism led to him receiving the prestigious Novinářská křepelka (Journalist Quail) in 2019, under the Cena Karla Havlíčka Borovského award of Karel Havlíček Borovský. Renowned British newspaper The Independent has dubbed Rubeš and Mikulka as "the patron saints of Prague tourism." Rubeš' career has seen him involved in various successful programs and projects, including his work with Czech internet television Stream.cz and Seznam Zprávy. His most popular series, Honest Guide, has garnered over 1 million subscribers and 117.8 million views on YouTube. Moreover, Rubeš and Mikulka expanded their repertoire by creating a new channel called Kluci z Prahy, following a copyright dispute that led to the removal of several Honest Guide videos
Janek Roos, born on November 6, 1974, is a Danish former badminton player associated with Kastrup-Magleby club. Renowned for his skills in international badminton, Roos also showcased his talent in handball. Throughout his career, he achieved notable success in various competitions, including the European Junior Championships, where he excelled in boys' doubles, and the IBF World Grand Prix, where he triumphed in men's doubles and mixed doubles events. Additionally, Roos left his mark in IBF International tournaments, displaying his prowess in men's singles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles. His outstanding achievements have solidified his legacy in the world of badminton.
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