On May 5, 1901, his family moved to the Prague suburb of Žižkov, [3] because his father did not have a suitable environment for patriotic activities in Liberec, where the majority of the population was German.

[2] He got a job as an official collecting food taxes in Prague and regularly took his young son to the National Theatre.

As the son of a tailor, from childhood he met people who were interested in the theater and had the opportunity to hear stories from this environment.

[3] He also actively participated in competitive cycling and tennis, frequently winning races and tournaments (evidenced by a collection of his trophies).

Burian reportedly insisted on delaying shows until Nina arrived and even arranged for her to listen to his performances via phone when she was ill. Their daughter, Emilia, gave birth to a son, Vlastimil Kristl, in 1944.

The villa boasted a large gymnasium, a swimming pool, and a tennis court, reflecting his dedication to fitness.

Burian's active lifestyle extended beyond his home; he regularly cycled in the mornings and organized friendly tennis matches, even outside of Prague, famously playing against two-time world champion Karel Koželuh at Klamovka.