#pazardjik

[alltours]

Armed Goriyani Detachments

The Goriyani movement in Bulgaria consisted of various armed detachments that fought against the communist regime. These groups were made up of individuals from different backgrounds who were determined to resist the oppressive government. Here are some notable Goriyani detachments and their activities:

Early Detachments

Goriyani Detachment from the Godech District: Established in 1947, this detachment was led by Todor Dimitrov Filipov. They were part of the early resistance efforts against the communist regime.

Sixth Pirin Detachment: Formed in early 1947 under Gerasim Todorov’s leadership. To increase their mobility, this detachment split into two smaller groups, with the second led by Kiril Bengazov. Unfortunately, both groups were defeated, and 84 members and supporters faced court trials, resulting in twelve death sentences Istanbul Day Tour.

Continued Resistance

Pazardjik District Detachment: Active until late 1949, this detachment played a significant role in the ongoing resistance efforts.

Three Goriyani Detachments in Pirin Mountain: Organized in 1949, these detachments operated in the mountainous regions, continuing the fight against the regime.

First Sliven Detachment: This well-armed group consisted of 28 members, led by Penyo Christov Michov. They were destroyed in mid-November 1950.

Second Sliven Detachment: Established in April 1951, this detachment, under Georgi Marinov Turpanov, had about 150 members, including several women. They were active in the Sliven Mountains, facing significant opposition from military troops stationed in the area.

Expanding the Movement

Rilski Bojtzi Detachment: Formed in Dupnitza in 1950 under Nikola Hajdutov, this group operated in Dupnitza and Gorna Dzhumaja.

Yambol District Detachment: Active in the spring of 1950, this group contributed to the resistance efforts in the region.

Ruse Detachment: Created in September 1950 by eight individuals in Ruse, this detachment grew to 40 members, gaining many supporters in local villages. However, it was destroyed by May-June 1951.

Rila Warriors: Also established in 1950 under Nikola Hajdutov, they operated in Dupnitsa and Gorna Dzhumaja.

Notable Organizations

Stara Zagora Armed Detachment: Set up in October 1950, it had 145 underground members by the end of 1951.

Goriyani Bulgarian Resistance Movement: Founded in early April 1951, primarily by students from Plovdiv, this group had 46 members, including three women and several runaway soldiers. In August 1951, they established a second detachment led by Georgi Komitov.

Kazanluk Goriyani Detachment: Initiated by eight members in April 1951 near the village of Stryama. As their numbers grew, they split into three smaller groups, each operating in different areas of the Kazanluk district.

Karlovo Detachment: Formed at the beginning of 1951 by brothers Atanas and Ivan Batalov from Karavelovo. Their activities spanned the Karlovo and Staroselo regions of the Balkan Mountains.

Later Developments

Summer of 1951: Four additional Goriyani detachments were established in the Plovdiv region.

Sapareva Banya Goriyani Detachment: Created in autumn 1951 but was soon discovered and destroyed.

Popovo Detachment: Led by Dobri Christov Chupukov, this armed group consisted of 16 members and operated in the Popovo district until its destruction in early 1952.

Elena Area Detachment: Set up in 1950, this group was uncovered and destroyed in 1951, but another detachment emerged in the same area in 1954.

These detachments played a crucial role in the fight against the communist regime, demonstrating the resilience and determination of the Bulgarian people during a difficult time in their history.

[travelinmarmar]

Armed Goriyani Detachments

The Goriyani movement in Bulgaria consisted of various armed detachments that fought against the communist regime. These groups were made up of individuals from different backgrounds who were determined to resist the oppressive government. Here are some notable Goriyani detachments and their activities:

Early Detachments

Goriyani Detachment from the Godech District: Established in 1947, this detachment was led by Todor Dimitrov Filipov. They were part of the early resistance efforts against the communist regime.

Sixth Pirin Detachment: Formed in early 1947 under Gerasim Todorov’s leadership. To increase their mobility, this detachment split into two smaller groups, with the second led by Kiril Bengazov. Unfortunately, both groups were defeated, and 84 members and supporters faced court trials, resulting in twelve death sentences Istanbul Day Tour.

Continued Resistance

Pazardjik District Detachment: Active until late 1949, this detachment played a significant role in the ongoing resistance efforts.

Three Goriyani Detachments in Pirin Mountain: Organized in 1949, these detachments operated in the mountainous regions, continuing the fight against the regime.

First Sliven Detachment: This well-armed group consisted of 28 members, led by Penyo Christov Michov. They were destroyed in mid-November 1950.

Second Sliven Detachment: Established in April 1951, this detachment, under Georgi Marinov Turpanov, had about 150 members, including several women. They were active in the Sliven Mountains, facing significant opposition from military troops stationed in the area.

Expanding the Movement

Rilski Bojtzi Detachment: Formed in Dupnitza in 1950 under Nikola Hajdutov, this group operated in Dupnitza and Gorna Dzhumaja.

Yambol District Detachment: Active in the spring of 1950, this group contributed to the resistance efforts in the region.

Ruse Detachment: Created in September 1950 by eight individuals in Ruse, this detachment grew to 40 members, gaining many supporters in local villages. However, it was destroyed by May-June 1951.

Rila Warriors: Also established in 1950 under Nikola Hajdutov, they operated in Dupnitsa and Gorna Dzhumaja.

Notable Organizations

Stara Zagora Armed Detachment: Set up in October 1950, it had 145 underground members by the end of 1951.

Goriyani Bulgarian Resistance Movement: Founded in early April 1951, primarily by students from Plovdiv, this group had 46 members, including three women and several runaway soldiers. In August 1951, they established a second detachment led by Georgi Komitov.

Kazanluk Goriyani Detachment: Initiated by eight members in April 1951 near the village of Stryama. As their numbers grew, they split into three smaller groups, each operating in different areas of the Kazanluk district.

Karlovo Detachment: Formed at the beginning of 1951 by brothers Atanas and Ivan Batalov from Karavelovo. Their activities spanned the Karlovo and Staroselo regions of the Balkan Mountains.

Later Developments

Summer of 1951: Four additional Goriyani detachments were established in the Plovdiv region.

Sapareva Banya Goriyani Detachment: Created in autumn 1951 but was soon discovered and destroyed.

Popovo Detachment: Led by Dobri Christov Chupukov, this armed group consisted of 16 members and operated in the Popovo district until its destruction in early 1952.

Elena Area Detachment: Set up in 1950, this group was uncovered and destroyed in 1951, but another detachment emerged in the same area in 1954.

These detachments played a crucial role in the fight against the communist regime, demonstrating the resilience and determination of the Bulgarian people during a difficult time in their history.

[balkansofia]

Armed Goriyani Detachments

The Goriyani movement in Bulgaria consisted of various armed detachments that fought against the communist regime. These groups were made up of individuals from different backgrounds who were determined to resist the oppressive government. Here are some notable Goriyani detachments and their activities:

Early Detachments

Goriyani Detachment from the Godech District: Established in 1947, this detachment was led by Todor Dimitrov Filipov. They were part of the early resistance efforts against the communist regime.

Sixth Pirin Detachment: Formed in early 1947 under Gerasim Todorov’s leadership. To increase their mobility, this detachment split into two smaller groups, with the second led by Kiril Bengazov. Unfortunately, both groups were defeated, and 84 members and supporters faced court trials, resulting in twelve death sentences Istanbul Day Tour.

Continued Resistance

Pazardjik District Detachment: Active until late 1949, this detachment played a significant role in the ongoing resistance efforts.

Three Goriyani Detachments in Pirin Mountain: Organized in 1949, these detachments operated in the mountainous regions, continuing the fight against the regime.

First Sliven Detachment: This well-armed group consisted of 28 members, led by Penyo Christov Michov. They were destroyed in mid-November 1950.

Second Sliven Detachment: Established in April 1951, this detachment, under Georgi Marinov Turpanov, had about 150 members, including several women. They were active in the Sliven Mountains, facing significant opposition from military troops stationed in the area.

Expanding the Movement

Rilski Bojtzi Detachment: Formed in Dupnitza in 1950 under Nikola Hajdutov, this group operated in Dupnitza and Gorna Dzhumaja.

Yambol District Detachment: Active in the spring of 1950, this group contributed to the resistance efforts in the region.

Ruse Detachment: Created in September 1950 by eight individuals in Ruse, this detachment grew to 40 members, gaining many supporters in local villages. However, it was destroyed by May-June 1951.

Rila Warriors: Also established in 1950 under Nikola Hajdutov, they operated in Dupnitsa and Gorna Dzhumaja.

Notable Organizations

Stara Zagora Armed Detachment: Set up in October 1950, it had 145 underground members by the end of 1951.

Goriyani Bulgarian Resistance Movement: Founded in early April 1951, primarily by students from Plovdiv, this group had 46 members, including three women and several runaway soldiers. In August 1951, they established a second detachment led by Georgi Komitov.

Kazanluk Goriyani Detachment: Initiated by eight members in April 1951 near the village of Stryama. As their numbers grew, they split into three smaller groups, each operating in different areas of the Kazanluk district.

Karlovo Detachment: Formed at the beginning of 1951 by brothers Atanas and Ivan Batalov from Karavelovo. Their activities spanned the Karlovo and Staroselo regions of the Balkan Mountains.

Later Developments

Summer of 1951: Four additional Goriyani detachments were established in the Plovdiv region.

Sapareva Banya Goriyani Detachment: Created in autumn 1951 but was soon discovered and destroyed.

Popovo Detachment: Led by Dobri Christov Chupukov, this armed group consisted of 16 members and operated in the Popovo district until its destruction in early 1952.

Elena Area Detachment: Set up in 1950, this group was uncovered and destroyed in 1951, but another detachment emerged in the same area in 1954.

These detachments played a crucial role in the fight against the communist regime, demonstrating the resilience and determination of the Bulgarian people during a difficult time in their history.

[rentwen]

town of pazardzhik, 2019

mood 

[mihaylovblog]

ДЕЖАВЮ

В един студен и ясен слънчев ден, преди няколко години, се разхождаме с жена ми и брат й по улиците на Амстердам. Усещането е сякаш се спускаш по цветовете на дъгата. Шарено, интересно, освобождаващо и толерантно. Улични музиканти, фокусници, мимове, музеи, галерии, шум, глъчка. И много колоездачи, които там се ползват с особени привилегии. Вървейки покрай каналите, по които постоянно плуват лодки и туристически корабчета, няма как да не те задмине и някоя карета или ретро автомобил.

Усещаш как всичко балканско в теб изведнъж започва да се съмнява в себе си. Изпълва те едно странно чувство, че и ти си европеец поне за малко, поне докато си там.

А хората...  Ах, хората! Не се сещам как по-добре да ги опиша с едно изречение, освен да цитирам бай Захари Стоянов и неговите "Записки по българските въстания", в които нарича панагюрци "охолни и непритеснявани хора".

Оставаш с натрапчивото усещане, че всичко в Холандия е в името на онзи - "малкият човек". Да му е удобно и комфортно на него, защото там отдавна са разбрали, че най-голямото богатство на една страна това са нейните хора.

Мислиш си "Защо и в България не е така?", а един жесток глас ти отговоря с умерена доза цинизъм в себе си "Защото в България живеят българи!".

"Докога, по дяволите, ще ми излизаш с това обяснение?" питаш ядосан, но гласът мълчи. Май и на него вече му е писнало.

Вчера, години по-късно, крачим с жена ми към Главната за вечерна разходка.

- Какво става тук? - пита тя нетърпеливо, виждайки колко много хора са плъзнали като безброй кръвни телца по вените на града.

- Нищо - отговарям. - Пловдив е жив. Тук постоянно се случва нещо. Знаеш как е.

Поемаме към Капана. Има някакъв фест. Пълно е с млади и модерни хора, които културно се забавляват. Кюфте да хвърлиш, няма къде да падне.

Шарено. Цветно. Забавно. Интересно. На различните улици звучи джаз, соул, рок. Зона, забранена за чалга и простотия. Артинсталации, графити по стените на сградите. Кафенета в ретро стил, бирарии, ресторанти.

Изведнъж ме връхлита дежавю, което със силен шут по задника ме връща в Амстердам. Чувствам се щастлив и се чувам как възкликвам "Толкова много млади хора на едно място! Има надежда! България ще я бъде!".

Жена ми се усмихва и ми прошепва:

-  Знаеш ли, аз пък имам усещане.

- Какво е? - питам разсеяно, докато се възхищавам на картините на един от уличните художници. Седнал на тротоара с бира в ръка, той се усмихва и вдига тост в знак за поздрав към навалицата.

Младо семейство с деца си прави селфи за спомен пред нас, а някакво усмихнато момиче ми предлага флаер, който ме кани на изложба.

Неусетно започва да вали, което само прави нещата още по-магични.

Валечка също е под наркозата на Капана, но довършва мисълта си:

- Имам усещане за Пловдив.

Настръхвам и стискам още по-силно ръката й. Целувам я с цялата нежност, на която съм способен. Дъждовните капки бавно падат върху нас като любовни заклинания, които нашепва красивото пловдивско небе.

После поглеждаме в очите си. Точно в този момент думите са излишни, защото ние отдавна сме се научили да общуваме със сърцата и душите си. Поемаме си въздух и като двама дълбоководолази и отново се потапяме в магията на Капана - нашият малък Амстердам.

[rebeccagrido]

Sono fragile come i petali di una rosa appena sbocciati. // Mare o montagna? #grunge #goth #gothboy #inked #tattoos #inkedboy #tattoo #aesthetic #alternative #softgrunge #ink #tattooart #inkedup #gothic #boyswithink #pale #vienna #alt #dark #tattooedmen #pazardjik #bulgaria #girl #hot #snapchat #gold #london #greece #boy #summer

[eepy-swag]

15 24 28 29 For the country asks thing

Thanksss!!!

15. A saying, a joke, or a meme only people from your country would get?

Hmm, we do have a lot of these. Okay, one of them is "от трън та на глог" which basically means from one bad thing to another (it's pronounced "ot trun (??? it's not the exact sound) ta na glog"

24. What other nation is most joked about in your country?

No idea actually, maybe some of our neighbors

28. Does your country have a lot of lakes, mountains, rivers? Do you have favourites?

OH BOY

YES

Bulgaria has all of these, and although we may not be really big, we have a lot of beautiful mountains and rivers and lakes. The highest peak on tye Balkan Peninsula is here, on mountain Rila. One of my favourite mountains is Rodopi mountain, it's where the entrance for the Underworld Orpheus used is, according to the legend. It's absolutely magical, and I love going in there. Another favourite thing is Rila's Seven Lakes, again, stunningly beautiful, but there are a lot of tourists.

29. Does your region/ city have a beef with another place in your country?

Everyone always has beefs here. If you ask five people randomly, they'll all answer you differently. There are jokes about every city in Bulgaria, but maybe Pazardjik

[subregov]

„Слънчевата система“

На 6 декември, учениците от 4 Б клас, с класен ръководител Анета Цурева, представиха пред родители и учители урок по човекът и природата на тема : „Слънчевата система“. Новото знание беше изнесено много интересно - от самите учениците, които влязоха в ролята на помощник – учители. Имаше и изложба с изработени от учениците макети на планети от Слънчевата система. Снимки: училищен архив

[ilmioviaggioinbulgaria-blog]

EVS (European Voluntary Service)

L’ EVS o più comunemente chiamato in Italia SVE (Servizio Volontario Europeo) è un programma di volontariato internazionale finanziato dalla Commissione Europea che permette a tutti i giovani di età  compresa tra i 17 e i 30 anni, di svolgere un’esperienza di volontariato internazionale presso un’organizzazione o un ente pubblico in Europa e nei Paesi dell’area Euro mediterranea e del Caucaso per un periodo che va dalle 2 settimane ai 12 mesi.   L’EVS è un’opportunità unica per incontrare nuove persone scoprire nuove culture e acquisire nuove competenze. 

Voi vi starete chiedendo perché vi sto raccontando tutto questo e la risposa è molto semplice. Vi sto raccontando tutto questo perché è proprio quello che sto facendo io in questo momento. Ho mandato la mia candidatura a Maggio per partecipare ad un progetto EVS e adesso mi ritrovo qui, in Bulgaria, ormai da 2 mesi per un periodo che si protrarrà per 1 anno.

Così ho deciso di aprire questo blog perché mi sono resa conto che ho vissuto più esperienze in questi due mesi che in tutta la mia vita e non posso non condividere il mio viaggio con voi.  

Pian piano vi racconterò tutto ciò che c’è da sapere sui progetti di Volontariato Europeo, sulle mie esperienze e sulla Bulgaria in particolare su Pazardjik.       Ma non oggi!!

[alltours]

Armed Goriyani Detachments

The Goriyani movement in Bulgaria consisted of various armed detachments that fought against the communist regime. These groups were made up of individuals from different backgrounds who were determined to resist the oppressive government. Here are some notable Goriyani detachments and their activities:

Early Detachments

Goriyani Detachment from the Godech District: Established in 1947, this detachment was led by Todor Dimitrov Filipov. They were part of the early resistance efforts against the communist regime.

Sixth Pirin Detachment: Formed in early 1947 under Gerasim Todorov’s leadership. To increase their mobility, this detachment split into two smaller groups, with the second led by Kiril Bengazov. Unfortunately, both groups were defeated, and 84 members and supporters faced court trials, resulting in twelve death sentences Istanbul Day Tour.

Continued Resistance

Pazardjik District Detachment: Active until late 1949, this detachment played a significant role in the ongoing resistance efforts.

Three Goriyani Detachments in Pirin Mountain: Organized in 1949, these detachments operated in the mountainous regions, continuing the fight against the regime.

First Sliven Detachment: This well-armed group consisted of 28 members, led by Penyo Christov Michov. They were destroyed in mid-November 1950.

Second Sliven Detachment: Established in April 1951, this detachment, under Georgi Marinov Turpanov, had about 150 members, including several women. They were active in the Sliven Mountains, facing significant opposition from military troops stationed in the area.

Expanding the Movement

Rilski Bojtzi Detachment: Formed in Dupnitza in 1950 under Nikola Hajdutov, this group operated in Dupnitza and Gorna Dzhumaja.

Yambol District Detachment: Active in the spring of 1950, this group contributed to the resistance efforts in the region.

Ruse Detachment: Created in September 1950 by eight individuals in Ruse, this detachment grew to 40 members, gaining many supporters in local villages. However, it was destroyed by May-June 1951.

Rila Warriors: Also established in 1950 under Nikola Hajdutov, they operated in Dupnitsa and Gorna Dzhumaja.

Notable Organizations

Stara Zagora Armed Detachment: Set up in October 1950, it had 145 underground members by the end of 1951.

Goriyani Bulgarian Resistance Movement: Founded in early April 1951, primarily by students from Plovdiv, this group had 46 members, including three women and several runaway soldiers. In August 1951, they established a second detachment led by Georgi Komitov.

Kazanluk Goriyani Detachment: Initiated by eight members in April 1951 near the village of Stryama. As their numbers grew, they split into three smaller groups, each operating in different areas of the Kazanluk district.

Karlovo Detachment: Formed at the beginning of 1951 by brothers Atanas and Ivan Batalov from Karavelovo. Their activities spanned the Karlovo and Staroselo regions of the Balkan Mountains.

Later Developments

Summer of 1951: Four additional Goriyani detachments were established in the Plovdiv region.

Sapareva Banya Goriyani Detachment: Created in autumn 1951 but was soon discovered and destroyed.

Popovo Detachment: Led by Dobri Christov Chupukov, this armed group consisted of 16 members and operated in the Popovo district until its destruction in early 1952.

Elena Area Detachment: Set up in 1950, this group was uncovered and destroyed in 1951, but another detachment emerged in the same area in 1954.

These detachments played a crucial role in the fight against the communist regime, demonstrating the resilience and determination of the Bulgarian people during a difficult time in their history.

[travelinmarmar]

Armed Goriyani Detachments

The Goriyani movement in Bulgaria consisted of various armed detachments that fought against the communist regime. These groups were made up of individuals from different backgrounds who were determined to resist the oppressive government. Here are some notable Goriyani detachments and their activities:

Early Detachments

Goriyani Detachment from the Godech District: Established in 1947, this detachment was led by Todor Dimitrov Filipov. They were part of the early resistance efforts against the communist regime.

Sixth Pirin Detachment: Formed in early 1947 under Gerasim Todorov’s leadership. To increase their mobility, this detachment split into two smaller groups, with the second led by Kiril Bengazov. Unfortunately, both groups were defeated, and 84 members and supporters faced court trials, resulting in twelve death sentences Istanbul Day Tour.

Continued Resistance

Pazardjik District Detachment: Active until late 1949, this detachment played a significant role in the ongoing resistance efforts.

Three Goriyani Detachments in Pirin Mountain: Organized in 1949, these detachments operated in the mountainous regions, continuing the fight against the regime.

First Sliven Detachment: This well-armed group consisted of 28 members, led by Penyo Christov Michov. They were destroyed in mid-November 1950.

Second Sliven Detachment: Established in April 1951, this detachment, under Georgi Marinov Turpanov, had about 150 members, including several women. They were active in the Sliven Mountains, facing significant opposition from military troops stationed in the area.

Expanding the Movement

Rilski Bojtzi Detachment: Formed in Dupnitza in 1950 under Nikola Hajdutov, this group operated in Dupnitza and Gorna Dzhumaja.

Yambol District Detachment: Active in the spring of 1950, this group contributed to the resistance efforts in the region.

Ruse Detachment: Created in September 1950 by eight individuals in Ruse, this detachment grew to 40 members, gaining many supporters in local villages. However, it was destroyed by May-June 1951.

Rila Warriors: Also established in 1950 under Nikola Hajdutov, they operated in Dupnitsa and Gorna Dzhumaja.

Notable Organizations

Stara Zagora Armed Detachment: Set up in October 1950, it had 145 underground members by the end of 1951.

Goriyani Bulgarian Resistance Movement: Founded in early April 1951, primarily by students from Plovdiv, this group had 46 members, including three women and several runaway soldiers. In August 1951, they established a second detachment led by Georgi Komitov.

Kazanluk Goriyani Detachment: Initiated by eight members in April 1951 near the village of Stryama. As their numbers grew, they split into three smaller groups, each operating in different areas of the Kazanluk district.

Karlovo Detachment: Formed at the beginning of 1951 by brothers Atanas and Ivan Batalov from Karavelovo. Their activities spanned the Karlovo and Staroselo regions of the Balkan Mountains.

Later Developments

Summer of 1951: Four additional Goriyani detachments were established in the Plovdiv region.

Sapareva Banya Goriyani Detachment: Created in autumn 1951 but was soon discovered and destroyed.

Popovo Detachment: Led by Dobri Christov Chupukov, this armed group consisted of 16 members and operated in the Popovo district until its destruction in early 1952.

Elena Area Detachment: Set up in 1950, this group was uncovered and destroyed in 1951, but another detachment emerged in the same area in 1954.

These detachments played a crucial role in the fight against the communist regime, demonstrating the resilience and determination of the Bulgarian people during a difficult time in their history.

[balkansofia]

Armed Goriyani Detachments

The Goriyani movement in Bulgaria consisted of various armed detachments that fought against the communist regime. These groups were made up of individuals from different backgrounds who were determined to resist the oppressive government. Here are some notable Goriyani detachments and their activities:

Early Detachments

Goriyani Detachment from the Godech District: Established in 1947, this detachment was led by Todor Dimitrov Filipov. They were part of the early resistance efforts against the communist regime.

Sixth Pirin Detachment: Formed in early 1947 under Gerasim Todorov’s leadership. To increase their mobility, this detachment split into two smaller groups, with the second led by Kiril Bengazov. Unfortunately, both groups were defeated, and 84 members and supporters faced court trials, resulting in twelve death sentences Istanbul Day Tour.

Continued Resistance

Pazardjik District Detachment: Active until late 1949, this detachment played a significant role in the ongoing resistance efforts.

Three Goriyani Detachments in Pirin Mountain: Organized in 1949, these detachments operated in the mountainous regions, continuing the fight against the regime.

First Sliven Detachment: This well-armed group consisted of 28 members, led by Penyo Christov Michov. They were destroyed in mid-November 1950.

Second Sliven Detachment: Established in April 1951, this detachment, under Georgi Marinov Turpanov, had about 150 members, including several women. They were active in the Sliven Mountains, facing significant opposition from military troops stationed in the area.

Expanding the Movement

Rilski Bojtzi Detachment: Formed in Dupnitza in 1950 under Nikola Hajdutov, this group operated in Dupnitza and Gorna Dzhumaja.

Yambol District Detachment: Active in the spring of 1950, this group contributed to the resistance efforts in the region.

Ruse Detachment: Created in September 1950 by eight individuals in Ruse, this detachment grew to 40 members, gaining many supporters in local villages. However, it was destroyed by May-June 1951.

Rila Warriors: Also established in 1950 under Nikola Hajdutov, they operated in Dupnitsa and Gorna Dzhumaja.

Notable Organizations

Stara Zagora Armed Detachment: Set up in October 1950, it had 145 underground members by the end of 1951.

Goriyani Bulgarian Resistance Movement: Founded in early April 1951, primarily by students from Plovdiv, this group had 46 members, including three women and several runaway soldiers. In August 1951, they established a second detachment led by Georgi Komitov.

Kazanluk Goriyani Detachment: Initiated by eight members in April 1951 near the village of Stryama. As their numbers grew, they split into three smaller groups, each operating in different areas of the Kazanluk district.

Karlovo Detachment: Formed at the beginning of 1951 by brothers Atanas and Ivan Batalov from Karavelovo. Their activities spanned the Karlovo and Staroselo regions of the Balkan Mountains.

Later Developments

Summer of 1951: Four additional Goriyani detachments were established in the Plovdiv region.

Sapareva Banya Goriyani Detachment: Created in autumn 1951 but was soon discovered and destroyed.

Popovo Detachment: Led by Dobri Christov Chupukov, this armed group consisted of 16 members and operated in the Popovo district until its destruction in early 1952.

Elena Area Detachment: Set up in 1950, this group was uncovered and destroyed in 1951, but another detachment emerged in the same area in 1954.

These detachments played a crucial role in the fight against the communist regime, demonstrating the resilience and determination of the Bulgarian people during a difficult time in their history.

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Kleptouza and Velyuva Banya

Hotel-restaurant Zdravets, 2 stars, accommodating 200, tel. 26-82, large restaurant. There are two camp sites near the town — Kleptouza and Velyuva Banya.

Further along E-80, is Pazardjik (pop. 73,400), the centre of a rich and fertile region. Situated on both banks of River Maritsa. it was founded in 1485. The first inhabitants were Tartars who guarded the Big Market which was held here. Bulgarians settled here in the second half of the 16th century. There are mineral baths with water from the Rhodopes.

Sights:

Cathedral of the Virgin Mary is Pazardjik’s most important building. It was built in i 837 and is a magnificent example of National Revival architecture. It is made of pink stone and is known mostly for its walnut iconostasis by Debur wood carvers private tour istanbul. The oldest icon dates from 1814.

St Constantine and Elena Churcht Benkovski St. is the second largest church with icons painted by local artists.

Stanislav Dospevski Museum. 50, G.Dimitrov Blvd. is combined with the district art gallery. It was built in 1864 by Bratsigovo masters. Some of the walls are decorated with paintings by Stanislav Dospevski himself.

Kourshoum (Bullet) Mosque – BratyaMiladinovi St. built 1667, Pazardjik’s oldest building.

The Synagogue, Assen Zlatarov St. built 1850.1 he ceiling represents a carved sun, surrounded by round rosettes and interlacing geometrical figures.

Nikolaki Hristovich’s House, 8 Otets Paissi St. built 1850. Its architecture is similar to that of the baroque house in Plovdiv.

Kouzmov House, 5 Benkovski St., early 19th century, has very finely executed eaves. It is a two-storey building with bay windows.

Pozharov Home near the St Constantine and Elena Church in Benkovski St. also resembles the baroque house in Plovdiv.

Sakaliev House, 15 Trakiiska St. with carved ceilings.

Hadji Stoyanov house and the house of Konstantin Ve- lichkov, now a branch of the District History Museum, are also worth visiting.

Metodi Shatarov Monument-Ossuary is situated on an island in the River Maritsa in memory of Metodi Shatarov and other partisans who perished in 1941-1944.

Old Post Office with its Gothic tower.

The District History Museum, 5 Assen Zlatarov St., tel. 2-55-45.

The District Art Gallery ‘Stanislav Dospevski’, 1 lb 9 September St., tel. 2-5546.

The Drama Theatre, K. Veliehkov Blvd., tel. 2-75-35.

The Amateur Operetta Theatre — the Trade Union House of Culture.

Symphony Orchestra

Hotel Trakiya, 2 stars, 4-storey, in Red Square, accommodates 228, restaurant, coffee shop, night club, national restaurant and an exchange bureau. Tel. 2-60-06.

A small detour to the south of Pazardjik goes through several towns and villages active in the April 1876 uprising. After 20 km we reach the town of Peshtera (pop. 18 000), situated on both banks of Stara Reka river. It is well-known as a mountain resort but has rapidly developed recently as an industrial centre. In the town centre is an old poplar tree, whose circumference measures 10 m, 7 km east is the small village of Bratsigovo (pop. 6,000). Though small, its name is engraved in Bulgarian history. It was founded in the 16th century when Rhodope inhabitants, seeking refuge from forced convertion to Mohammedanism, settled in the small valley nestling in the folds of the mountain. The village developed quickly. Its inhabitants took an active part in the April 1876 Uprising, and from April 30 to May 5 they waged a fierce battle with the Bashibazouk and regular Turkish army.

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МЕЖДУЧАСИЕ

Тихо е. Още един горещ следобед, скоро след като изпратихме поредната учебна година в историята. Зад гърба ни остават малките ни радости и страхове, надеждите и разочарованията ни през дългата кампания. Всички вече сме доста уморени. Колегите са по кабинетите си. Всеки нещо дописва, изчислява, проверява преди да се спусне по пързалката на своето лято. В обедната почивка вече говорим за море, планина и цени на нощувки. Правим планове и предвкусваме блажени мигове, които ще споделим с любимия човек и семейството си. Сигурен съм, че без плановете си хората щяха да приличат на часовници без стрелки. Като голям жълтеникав котарак, училището сякаш е притихнало в мързелива дрямка. Някъде от съседните блокове се чува бормашина. Поредният летен ремонт навярно. Какво би било едно българско лято без планиранното още през февруари домашно преустройство? Толкова много паркет чака да бъде поставен. Толкова много дограма трябва да бъде сменена. Толкова много тапети се налага да бъдат налепени. Какво ли не правим, за да убедим себе си, че живеем добре?! Само едно полупразно пластмасово шише ми прави компания на чина, който съм извадил в коридора. Минералната вода в него отдавна вече има вкус и вид на чай. Дали да не си взема още едно кафе? Чувам гласа на Лилянка. Тръгнала е някъде по празните стаи. Слаломира между шкафове, катедри, чинове и учебници. Хукнала да изпълнява поредната си задача. Гледам втре��чено дневника на класа. Вече няколко пъти го проверих. Днес трябва да го предам преди да изляза в отпуска. Изведнъж го вземам в ръка и тръгвам по празния коридор. Вторник е все пак, а аз цял срок бях дежурен на този ден. Дали съм полудял? Не зная. Може би! А може би това е просто рефлекс към моето училищно ежедневие. Понякога то ми се струва ужасно скучно, монотонно и еднообразно - като стар съветски научнопопулярен филм. Но отдавна съм осъзнал, че го обичам, защото това е животът ми. Човек трябва да знае къде е мястото му. А то е там, където той се чувства полезен и сигурен в себе си и в това, което прави. Сещам се за Симеон Радев и неговите думи "Дадох ли нещо на България?". Дадох ли нещо на "Брегов"? Справих ли се и тази учебна година? Можех ли още по-добре да си свърша работата, да бъда от полза? Усещам зелените твърди корици на дневника, докато правя своята импровизирана обиколка. Колко много човешки имена, адреси и съдби са събрани в тези сто и няколко страници! Колко много дни, часове и мигове, които всеки от нас е дал от себе си в името на най-важното - нашите бреговски деца! Именно те са душата на училището. Те са ритъма, с който тупти неговото сърце. Разбрал съм го отдавна, но през лятото това се усеща най-добре. Затварям очи и сякаш чувам глъчката от едно училищно междучасие. Някои се гонят по коридорите. Други решават нещо много важно помежду си, облегнати на стената. Трети преговарят нещо на глас и едва се усмихват, виждайки ме през отворената врата. Изведнъж чувам нов откос на бормашината от съседния блок. Сепвам се и тръгвам надолу към учителската стая. Преди да вляза, просто ей така по навик, поглеждам към табелата в коридора. На нея отдавна свети "МЕЖДУЧАСИЕ".

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Thracian name of Cabile

In ancient times it was known by its Thracian name of Cabile, the mins of which were discovered some ten kilometres north of present-day Yambol. After capturing the town, Phillip II of Macedonia built a strong fortress where he imprisoned his disobedient vassals. In 72 B.C. Mark Luculus seized the town and it became an important junction on the Roman road from Anhialo to Salonika along the Toundja valley. The town was completely devastated during invasions by the barbarians.

The Byzantines built a new town in the 11th century- called Diampolis, though in 1357 it was called by the Slav name of Dubilin. In 1373, after a four-month siege, it was captured by the Ottomans. Hadji Kalfa describes 17th-century Yambol as a town with five mosques, two baths and many gardens. After liberation from the Turks the town developed as an agricultural centre. In 1890 a railway line to Bourgas was built which enabled the establishment of other industries. Nowadays the town is an important economic and cultural centre.

The town has a drama theatre, a music theatre private tour istanbul, a chamber orchestra, a district history museum, a hospital, technical colleges and other schools.

Hotels: loundja 2 stars, 12 storeys, on the bank of the Toundja, accommodating 250, tel. 244-33. A restaurant with some open-air seats, night club, coffee shop, hairdresser’s, information bureau and rent-a-car office.

Tourist attractions: Kourshourn Market — a covered market in the town centre. The 18th-century Eski Mosque is nearby.

District History Museum, 12 Byalo More St., with ethno-graphic collection.

Southwest on the bank of the Toundja, is St George’s Church, 1737. It has a carved walnut iconostasis made by Debur masters at the end of the 19th century.

Further east of Sliven through Karnobat and Aitos lie Bourgas Spas, 15 km before the port of Bourgas.

SOFIA – PAZARDJIK – PI 0VDIV — HASKOVO – HAR MANLI – SVILENGRAD (3 02 km)

Crossing the Thracian Lowlands from Sofia to Plovdiv leads along the ancient Roman road from Singi dunum (Belgrade) across Serdika (Sofia) and PhilippopoUs (Plovdiv) to Constantinople (Istanbul). Each new invasion along this road brought min in its train on which a new culture was built only . to Ml to ruin in its turn. Ten km from the town centre towards Pazardjik is the Goroublyane motel with the Gprou- blyansko Hanche national taverna, with dishes typical of the region around.Sofia. The motel can accommodate 56. There is an information bureau and an exchange bureau. The Varna camp site is 200 m from the motel, tel. 78-12-13.

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Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.