The article analyzes how commuting patterns in the Czech Republic changed from 1991 to 2001. It shows that big cities like Prague have a stronger influence on surrounding areas. This means more people are traveling to work or school from smaller towns to bigger cities. The study suggests that in the modern era, big cities are becoming more important for controlling functions and connecting different parts of the country. This leads to more interactions between regions, but also a slowdown in population growth in large cities.