21. U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria - American Citizen Services - Medical Information 52 Pencho Slaveykov Blvd., tel. 9159417, 915-9401, 915-9402 Dr. Nikolay Dimitrov,52 Pencho Slaveykov Blvd., 915-9702, 915-9422, 915-9435 http://www.usembassy.bg/service/hospitals.html

Embassy News U.S. Citizen Services Visas to the U.S. Resources You Are In: Home U.S. Citizen Services Travel Advisory American Citizen Registration Public Services Passports ... Birth of U.S. Citizen Abroad Medical Information Federal Benefits Unit List of Lawyers in Bulgaria Consular Section Contact Information Consular Section Hours of Service ... Frequently Asked Questions Medical Information UPDATED auGUST 2005 LIST OF HOSPITALS AND PHYSICIANS For Sofia, Bulgaria The American Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or reputation of the persons or medical facilities whose names appear of the following list. It is provided as a convenience to American citizens in Bulgaria and in no way constitutes an official recommendation by the U.S. Government or its representatives. All practitioners listed individually speak English. When a tourist is in need of medical assistance, the receptionist of the hotel or the landlord of a private room can call a doctor from one of the local polyclinics. For an ambulance, call 150. As in the big cities it may take up to 35 minutes (or more) for the ambulance to come, if there is a real emergency and you are in Sofia, call a taxi and ask to be taken to "Pirogov" (the best hospital for emergency cases). If you are outside of Sofia, call a taxi and ask to be taken to the emergency unit of the local regional hospital.

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Bulgarian notes in circulation as of July 5th,1999 (Information provided by the Bulgarian National Bank 50 LEVS Close Window Pencho Slaveykov's likeness appears on the obverse side of the banknote. The background includes detail fragments of the National Theatre and the National Library: institutions linked with the poet's artistic and public activity. Pencho Slaveykov (1866 - 1912) His contribution to the convergence of Bulgarian to world letters make this poet, columnist, translator and literary critic on of Bulgaria's most enduring literary classics. His character and writings left a powerful and enduring impression on Bulgarian intellectual development. Major theme of the banknote's reverse side are Slaveykov's poems: the national epic "A Song of Blood", and a set of plates from his anthology "Epic Songs"; the facsimile shows a page of its first edition. The poet's intimate lyricism forms a second theme, represented by the "Dream of Joy" anthology, and a portrait of his great love - fellow poet Mara Belcheva. Background colour - brown.

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Project Gutenberg Online Book Catalog Quick Search Author: Title Word(s): EText-No.: Advanced Search Recent Books Top 100 Offline Catalogs ... In Depth Information Browse By Language: Bulgarian Authors: A B C D ... other Titles: A B C D ... other Languages with more than 50 books: Chinese Dutch English Finnish ... Spanish Languages with up to 50 books: Afrikaans Aleut Bulgarian Catalan ... Yiddish Categories: Audio Book, computer-generated Audio Book, human-read Data Music, recorded ... Pictures, still Recent: last 24 hours last 7 days last 30 days Botev, Hristo See: Botev, Khristo, 1848-1876 Botev, Khristo, 1848-1876 Poems (Bulgarian) Satirical Prose (Bulgarian) Slaveikov, Pencho, 1866-1912 Epicheski pesni (Epical Songs) (Bulgarian) Olaf Van Geldern (Bulgarian) Slaveykov, Pencho P. See: Slaveikov, Pencho, 1866-1912 Stojan, Harry Thoughts in Heads (Bulgarian) Vazov, Ivan Minchov, 1850-1921 Epopee to the Forgotten (Bulgarian) Most recently updated: 2005-09-11 02:42:50

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Media Times Review Google World Review april 2005 Visibility Beyond the Visible: American Transcendentalism and/in Bulgarian Culture Albena Bakratcheva, Associate Professor Ph.D. In the process of spiritual emancipation which called forth the political change of 1989, the writings of the American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau acquired a peculiar, hardly ever expected significance in Bulgaria. His social ideas and the spiritual horizons of his philosophy of life closely corresponded to the painful need of the individual in a so-called "socialist country" for outward and inward emancipation: a need most torturous for the intellectuals. So, if "there is hardly an ism of our times that has not attempted to adopt Thoreau," then it was the "anti-ism" to Bulgarian totalitarianism that provided most of the preconditions for Thoreau's reception in Bulgaria in the last communist decades and especially during our "velvet revolution" and immediately afterwards.

26. Bibliography And Websites On Bulgaria Schevill, F. A History of the Balkan Peninsula, (1922, repr 1971). Slaveykov,Pencho. Song of Blood (191113). University of Sofia Library http://www.kanza.net/~swguinn/bulgarian_websites.html

Bibliography and Websites on Bulgaria by Suzanne Guinn Graduate Student Emporia State University School of Library and Information Management Emporia, Kansas Sofia Sidewalk Cafe Bibliography Ash, David. AA Essential Bulgaria (1997) Bell, J.D. The Bulgarian Communist Party from Blagoev to Zhivkov (1985) Bousfield, Richardson. The Rough Guide to Bulgaria (1999) Brown, J. F. Bulgaria under Communist Rule (1970) Columbo and Roussanoff, The Balkan Range: A Bulgarian Reader (1976) Dimitrov, Bohidar. Bulgaria Illustrated History (nd) DK Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book: Bulgarian (1998) Genov and Krasteva. Recent Social Trends in Bulgaria, 1960-1995. (2001) Lampe, J. R. The Bulgarian Economy in the Twentieth Century (1986) MacDermott, M. A History of Bulgaria, 1393-1885 (1962) Manning and Smal-Stocki. The History of Modern Bulgarian Literature (1960) Matejic, M. A Biobibliographical Handbook of Bulgarian Authors (1981) Moser, C. A. A History of Bulgarian Literature, (1972) Pinto, V. Bulgarian Prose and Poetry (1957) Runciman, See S. A History of the First Bulgarian Empire (1930)

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28. Browse By Language: Bulgarian - Project Gutenberg Europe Slaveikov, Pencho. Epicheski pesni (Epical Songs) Olaf Van Geldern. Slaveykov,Pencho P. See Slaveikov, Pencho. Stojan, Harry. Thoughts in Heads http://pge.rastko.net/browse/languages/bg

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Literature poetry prose periodicals publishing houses site's structure home page e-mail BULGARIAN LITERATURE Bulgarian literature does not have a smooth and uninterrupted development. The most significant period in its history lasted four centuries. On the other hand, however, the most prminent representatives of the Bulgarian literature were often preachers, spiritual and revolutionary leaders, advocates of the National Liberation, freedom and democracy. Bulgarian literature is felt to be an integrative part of the building the national consciousness, confidence and dignity. In the Middle Ages Bulgarian literature had already had a history of over a thousand years. The eleventh-century jubilee was recently celebrated of the special alphabet, called Glagolisa, which was used for the translation of the Gospel into Slavic. In 863 the clergyman Constantine the Philosopher, whose secular name was Cyril , was assigned by the Byzantine authorities to spread the sacred Byzantine books to Moravia in the language of its native population. In 869 after Cyril's death, his brother Methodius continued his noble task. The alphabet named after Cyril was a later revision of

35. Address Pencho Slaveikov School Of General Education ¹1 Stara Secondary School Number One Pencho Slaveykov is a successor of the SofiaClassical School, which was founded one hundred and twentyfive years ago. http://pslaveikov.atspace.com/history.html

Address: Pencho Slaveikov School of General Education ¹1 Stara Planina street ¹11 Sofia 1000, Bulgaria tel.: +3592 983 53 63 tel/fax: +3592 987 02 60 Created 2005 by Kalin Varbanov I SOU "Pencho Slaveikov" One of the ways to the "future" About "Pencho Slaveikov" Down the Ages He that speaks, doesn't convey his thought to the listener, but his sounds and performance arise the listener's own thought. A process is accomplished between the two, which is similar to lighting a candle, where the flame of the first isn't transferred to the other but rather provokes it. Pencho Slaveykov Secondary School Number One 'Pencho Slaveykov' is a successor of the Sofia Classical School, which was founded one hundred and twenty-five years ago. This is the second secondary school in Bulgaria after the Aprilska secondary school. In the first years after the Liberation the famous Bulgarian scientist, historian and public figure Marin Drinov took the lead of the Department of Public Education and Ecclesiastic Affairs. He exerted great effort in reconstructing the existing schools and in recreating new ones. Marin Drinov opened Classical and comprehensive secondary schools in accomplishment of his plan for building the educational affairs in Bulgaria and to satisfy the need for people of higher education. "Temporary rules for high schools founded in 1878/1879 in Bulgaria Principality" were tested. The first clause claimed: "A secondary school has a purpose of giving general education to the students who have entered it and it has to prepare them for entering university, school of engineering and other specialized schools."

36. Image #21 17, 1827, in Turnovo, Bulgaria and Pencho Petkov Slaveykov, born April 27, 1866,in Tryavna, Bulgaria. Father and son, both writers, who helped to enrich http://www.abvg.net/Sofia/gallery/image21.html

Prev Next 512 x 384 pixels size: 69.5 Kb Monuments to Bulgarian writers Petko Rachev Slaveykov born Nov. 17, 1827, in Turnovo, Bulgaria and Pencho Petkov Slaveykov, born April 27, 1866, in Tryavna, Bulgaria. Father and son, both writers, who helped to enrich Bulgarian literature by establishing a modern literary language and introducing contemporary ideas from other European countries. The monuments are on square Slaveykov near their Sofia home. A portrait of Pencho Slaveykov is the main design on the front of the present-day Bulgaria 50 Leva banknote. var site="sm7abvgnet" About Us Site Map Contact Us

37. All Bulgaria Virtual Guide - Bulgarian Currency A portrait of Bulgaria’s great poet Pencho Slaveykov (1866 1912) is the maindesign on the front of the 50 lev banknote. Some illustrations to Slaveykov s http://www.abvg.net/Currency/

All Bulgaria Virtual Guide - Bulgarian Currency Main Page Site Search ABVG Forum Photo Galleries ... Foods The official emblem of Bulgaria - shown above - was adopted by the 38th Parliament in the year 1997. CROWN - Honor, Nobility, Power SHIELD - Protection LION - Greatness, Strength, Bravery OAK TPEE - Toughness, Protection, Longevity The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Bulgaria is a state symbol of the sovereignty and independence of the Bulgarian people and state. The Coat of Arms is a crowned rampant golden lion on a dark red background with the shape of a shield. Above the shield there is a crown modelled after the crowns of the kings of the Second Bulgarian kingdom, with five crosses and an additional cross on top. Two crowned rampant golden lions hold the shield from both sides, facing it. They stand upon two crossed oak branches with acorns. Under the shield, there is a white band lined with the three national colors. The band is placed across the ends of the branches and the phrase "Unity Produces Strength" is inscribed on it. Changing Money in Bulgaria The currency of Bulgaria is the Lev - or in the plural form, Leva. (In Bulgarian, "lev" is the old for lion.)The economy is stable and the value of the lev is tied to that of the Euro. As of June 2004, $1US was worth 1.6 Leva. Bulgaria remains a largely cash economy. Visitors should exchange cash at banks or change bureaus. Some change bureaus will charge commissions on both cash and travelers' check transactions which are either not clearly posted or posted in fine print. Beware of people on the street who offer high rates of exchange or who may ask you to make some change for them. These people are confidence tricksters who are very good at spotting non-Bulgarians and are intent on swindling the unwary traveler. Old, dirty or very worn bank notes may not accepted, and bills with "scotch tape" over any torn places will be refused.

38. The Embassy Of The Republic Of Bulgaria In New Delhi Aleko Konstantinov, Dimcho Debelyanov, Pencho Slaveykov the first Bulgariannominated for Nobel Prize, Peyo Yavorov and many others. http://www.bulgariaembindia.com/history.htm

The Earliest Inhabitants The Thracians In the shadow of the Ottoman Empire The Third Bulgarian State ... The democratic transition The Earliest Inhabitants The territory of Bulgaria has been inhabited since the earliest historical times: the Stone Age and the Chalcolithic Age. The Bulgarian land reveals signs of human presence as far back as the end of the early Pal eolith (700 000 to 100 000 B.C.). Archaeological excavations have extracted from the entrails of Bulgarian land indisputable proofs of human life continuity - flint kernel items, blades, points and scrapers, fire and hunting traces have been discovered in many Bulgarian caves. Archaeological discoveries from that time have been made near Karlovo, in the region of the towns of Nova Zagora, Veliko Turnovo, Vidin, Sofia, Teteven, Troyan and in the Rhodope Mountains. Rich soil and favourable climatic conditions led to the emergence of arable farming and stock-breeding. This had marked future radical turn of the development of the human society. An early processing and use of the metals - copper, bronze alloys and gold has been proved by the discoveries in the north-eastern part of the country. The world oldest processed gold, dug out from Varna necropolis is just one of them.

39. STUDENT HOLIDAYS - TRYAVNA, BULGARIA figures such as Angel Kanchev, Petko and Pencho Slaveykov, is the Daskalov sHouse built in 1804, which has been turned into an ethnographic museum. http://www.studentholidays.com/bg/bg24.htm

StudentHolidays.com EuroEducation's Guide to Travel and Tourism Home Events Spotlight Travel Agents ... EuroEducation Where to go Arbanasi Bansko Bistrilitza Bourgas ... Mountain Resorts What to see The Tracian Tomb in Kazanluk The Tracian Tomb in Sveshtari The Horseman of Madara The Boyana Church in Sofia ... Useful Information BULGARIA TRYAVNA Although Tryavna is an old crafts' centre with no less than 140 listed buildings, it is not however a typical museum town, since its position on the mountain slopes has ensured its unspoiled beauty. The whole town exudes an air of the National Revival period. Wandering through the narrow streets one cannot help but notice the richly designed woodcarvings, which abound both inside and outside the houses. Besides the interesting exhibitions to be seen in the homes of National Revival figures such as Angel Kanchev, Petko and Pencho Slaveykov, is the Daskalov's House built in 1804, which has been turned into an ethnographic museum. The distinctive style of the 19th century Tryavna school can be viewed in the Museum of Icon Painting and Woodcarving, the architectural and historical ensembles The Old Square, P. R. Slaveikov street, Kachaunska neighbourhood and the place Tepavitsite, Skortsite village, the temples St. Archangel Michael and St. George. Festivals and Fairs The Great Koprivshtitza Folklore Festival The Great Koprivshtitza Folklore Festival is Bulgaria's largest gathering of traditional musicians and singers and is a cross between a pop festival and a medieval fair. It is a sight that knows no equal: thousands of musicians and singers making the hillside above the picturesque village of Koprivshtitza their home for a few days. Coupled with this you have the colourful stalls of the traders and the thousands of visitors who come for the festival.

40. STUDENT HOLIDAYS - CITIES AND TOWNS IN BULGARIA figures such as Angel Kanchev, Petko and Pencho Slaveykov, is the Daskalov sHouse built in 1804, which has been turned into an ethnographic museum. http://www.studentholidays.com/bg/bg11.htm

StudentHolidays.com EuroEducation's Guide to Travel and Tourism Home Events Spotlight Travel Agents ... EuroEducation Where to go Arbanasi Bansko Bistrilitza Bourgas ... Mountain Resorts What to see The Tracian Tomb in Kazanluk The Tracian Tomb in Sveshtari The Horseman of Madara The Boyana Church in Sofia ... Useful Information BULGARIA CITIES AND TOWNS SOFIA “ Ever growing, never ageing"- this is the motto inscribed on the coat-of-arms of the Bulgarian capital – the city of Sofia. Late last century Sofia totalled only 12,000 residents. In 1946 – 516,000 residents, and today - some 1,200,000 residents, i.e. 14 % of the country’s population. Drawing a balance, one sees that in the past 100 years the population multiplied 100 times. This is one of the oldest towns not only in Bulgaria but also throughout Europe. “Sofia” is the fifth name of the town – following Serdica, Ulpia Serdica, Sredetz, and Triaditza. There are data on Serdica’s existence of 5,000 years ago, and the earliest written data for residents on the lands of Serdica date back to the middle of the first millennium BC. The history of today’s city of Sofia started with the founding of the Thracian town of Sardonopolis. “Serdica” (the emphasis being on the last syllable) is the oldest name of the town we know. The name originates from “Serdi” – one of the 22 Thracian tribes forming the numerous Thracian people. Located in the fertile Sofia valley, in the very centre of the Balkan Peninsula, on the strategic crossroads between East and West, the town was a much-attractive centre for many tribes and nations, travellers and conquerors. This was why it repeatedly experienced periods of upheaval and decay, but always managed to revive anew from the ashes – like the Phoenix bird, even more magnificent and powerful.

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