The Nature of Bulgaria’s Socialist State
Totalitarian Regime and Socialist Structure
Today, Bulgaria exists not only as a state under the totalitarian regime of a proletarian dictatorship but also as a self-proclaimed “Socialist state” modeled closely on the Soviet pattern. The...
The Impact of the Communist Constitution on Religion and Education
Separation of Church and State
Article 78 of the Communist Constitution proclaimed a separation of church and state in Bulgaria. To someone unfamiliar with the historical context of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, this might appear...
The Communist Constitution in Bulgaria
Introduction to the Communist Regime
In September 1944, Russian troops invaded Bulgaria, establishing a Communist regime that dramatically altered the political landscape of the nation. Following Allied pressure, the Soviet forces withdrew from Bulgaria in...
Time in Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet is a quarter that has experienced a rebirth, rising from the ashes scattered over it once upon a time. It never misses the opportunity for change.
French singer Jacques Brel, who eloquently conveyed the...
The Unique Place Where Everyone Plays Chess
We can confidently assert that Bahcesaray is the exclusive settlement in our country where everyone, without exception, engages in chess playing. It is genuinely remarkable to witness children, grandfathers, and grandmothers all participating in...
Pets Wander the Streets
Let’s explore Tevkifhane Street, then move on to Kapiagzi and Ishakpapa Street from Utangap Street. As we walk downhill, we’ll reach Cankurtaran Square. We can pause for a cup of tea or coffee at...
Balkan Tours 2023
Balkan Tours 2023, the fairy-tale called Balkan tours (this time Balkan tours 2023) continues. Very famous and still an enigma for many, Balkans never stop fascinating people. The characters in the fairy-tale are always...
Balkan Tours 2022
Balkan Tours 2022, when planning your holiday, think about the Balkan peninsula. Consider the exotic destination where you can experience culture, tasty food, adventures. The wide variety of choices to pick from will amaze...
Theoderic’s visit to Rome in 500
Liberius served as praetorian prefect until Theoderic’s visit to Rome in 500, when he stepped down, but even then he always stayed in touch with the court at Ravenna, ready to take on a...
In all Theoderic’s years
Some of these families we know well enough to strike up an acquaintance, as the generations lead one into another for at least one or two turns of fortune’s wheel. Even when we fasten...
