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The "Sinite Kamani" Nature Reserve
In Bulgaria, EU funds are used not only to repair roads and schools, but also to put nature reserves in order and to introduce various environmental programmes. For example, the EU financed 85% of the development of the "Sinite Kamani" reserve.
Euxinograd: a residence for all times
Bulgaria has long ceased to be a monarchy, but the royal residences remain. Moreover, one of them continues to serve those who now govern a democratic state. This is Euxinograd, located near the resort of St. Constantine and Helena, just eight kilometres from Varna.
The history of Bulgaria. Modern Bulgaria. Lesson thirteen.
The history of modern Bulgaria began on 10 November 1989. On that day the legendary Todor Zhivkov, who for many decades had been virtually the country's sole leader, was removed from his post.
Belene: the terrible crimes of the socialist period
Until recently it was common to believe that the USSR, in liberating the countries of Eastern Europe from the fascists, brought nothing but peace and prosperity. But even in Bulgaria, although Soviet soldiers were welcomed here very warmly, there were repressions.
The Golden Beaches of Albena
Unlike most seaside settlements in the country, Albena was practically uninhabited until the middle of the 20th century. Bulgaria's third-largest resort complex opened in August 1969 on the grounds of a large park.
The history of Bulgaria. The “Sixteenth Republic” and its end. Lesson twelve.
In 1944 power in the country changed hands. To this day some sources call it the “liberation” and others the “occupation” of Bulgaria. Either way, Soviet troops took command in the country, and in 1946, following a referendum, the People’s Republic of Bulgaria was formed.
The Srebarna Nature Reserve near Silistra
Border regions in every country have a particularly turbulent history: they are the first place the troops of other powers enter, and it is on these territories that bloody battles usually take place. But Silistra is known not only for its monuments of wartime: this region is also home to the interesting Srebarna Nature Reserve.
Tsarska Bistritsa — the residence of the last Bulgarian tsar
Tsar Boris III happened to rule Bulgaria in times that were hard for the country. Devastation, coups, a tense situation in the world – in such conditions the monarch rarely managed to take a break from affairs of state and relax. But when he did, Tsar Boris spent his time with his family and hunting.
The history of Bulgaria. From the First World War to socialism. Lesson eleven.
After the First World War, Bulgaria lost many territories and was forced to pay considerable sums to the victorious countries. The crushing defeat in the war and the devastation became the reason for a change of government in the country.