Figures of Plovdiv

Figures of Plovdiv

Nikolay Haitov (1919 - 2002)

Nikolay Haitov (1919 - 2002)

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Academician. One of the best Bulgarian writers. Born in the Rhodope Mountain village of Yavrovo. Author of many novels and short stories. Screenplay-writer of wonderful films (Koziat Rog, i.e. Goats Horn).  Chairman of the Union of Bulgarian Writers (1993-99). Winner of numerous literary awards.

Haitov was a man of a clear-cut stands and defending his point seemed like the most important thing to him. That is the impression the reader gets from his autobiographical book of memories Through Sieve And Riddle (Sluntze Publishing House), too. With each and every episode, no matter how eloquent the author might have been, he would always ardently defend an idea, a fact, or a person.

Haitov will definitely be remembered by his research study of Levski and the nonexistent grave of the eminent revolutionary. A disputable person in his lifetime, Nikolay Haitov has always remained extremely respected for the literary treasure he left behind. The unique Rhodope mountain figures he created, stepped into a life of their own.

Nikolay Haitovs works have been translated into 28 languages and are considered landmarks of Bulgarian literature.

Dimitar Panov (1902-1985)
Dimitar Panov (1902-1985)
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Dimitar Panov Ivanov (1902-1985) is Bulgarian dramatic actor. His debut on the stage of Plovdiv Drama Theater goes back to 1955, in a play called “Checkov’s Performance” (five smal...
Nacho the Culture - Atanas Krustev (1922 - 2003)
(the photo above - Nacho the Culture is the one on the right, with his friend, the famous director Krikor Azaryan)\r\nPlovdiv has recently lost one of its most eminent figures ...
Nedyalcho Todorov, Professor (born 1940)
Professor Nedyalcho Todorov was born in 1940 in Plovdiv. He graduated from the Plovdiv High School of Music, and then the Music State Conservatory in
Kostaki Peev (1843 - 1920)
Kostaki Peev (1843 - 1920)
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Kostaki Peev was an eminent public and business figure. He was tradesman, member of the of the Furriers Guild in Plovdiv. After the Liberation in 1878, he became the first elected Mayor of ...
Anton Bezenshek (15.04.1854 – 11.12.1915)
?nton Bezenshek  -  Slovenian pedagogue, stenographer, publicist; an eminent public figure. He came to Bulgaria after the Liberation (1878). He was the creator of Bulgarian stenography (...
Hristo Belobradov (1899 - 1975)
Hristo Belobradov (1899 - 1975)
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Hristo Kostov Belobradov was a teacher, school inspector, ardent supporter of education and of the blind people organization. He was born in the town of Etropole but he dedicated his whole life to ...
Emil Tchakarov (1948 - 1991)
Emil Tchakarov (1948 - 1991)
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"The conductor must set his mark on the orchestra".. - this is what Maestro Emil Chakarov used to say. June 29, 2004 he would have had his 56t...
Maria Neykova (1945 - 2002)
Maria Neykova (1945 - 2002)
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Composer, artist and singer - known as the girl with the guitar.Created over 250 songs, some of which sung by herself, others performed by famous BG pop stars. Author of film music. She is famous f...
Todor Dinov (24.07.1919 - 16.06.2004)
The fundamental (and only of its kind) history of world animation -Cartoons: One Hundre...
Veselin Nikolov (born 1938)
Veselin Nikolov (born 1938)
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Vesselin Nikolov was born in 1938 in Bourgass but his life has always been connected to Plovdivs musical culture. He received his Masters Degree at the University of...