The document lists many sources of Polish national pride according to a survey of Polish students, including the heroism of Poles during partitions and World Wars, gaining freedom and joining the EU and NATO. It notes Polish Nobel prize winners, the Pope John Paul II, famous Poles such as Copernicus, Chopin, and Polanski. Other points of pride include Polish products, athletes, students' achievements, musicians like Górecki and Penderecki, and qualities like hard work. A 2008 CBOS survey found Poles are most proud of athletes' successes, the Pope, Poland's culture and history, and achievements abroad.