Ivan Vedar and Freemasonry in Bulgaria
Unfortunately for us all, in Bulgaria the word Freemasonry has a negative connotation because of the national features of the so-called Transition Period – the period after the façade fall …
Mihail Bilalov
Mihail Bialov is a contemporary theatrical and film actor, famous for his emblematic performances both in theater and in big screen productions. Let us now tell you a bit more …
Emil Tabakov
One of the most prominent contemporary Bulgarian conductors, composers, and authors of symphonic music, Emil Tabakov was born in Rousse on August 21, 1947. As a student at the School …
Mihail Arnaudov
“When you love what you do and are aware of what can honour Bulgaria in the eyes of the world in any way, you are so enthused that neither time, …
Dobri Nemirov
Today we are writing about Mr. Dobri Nemirov – Bulgarian writer and public figure, one of the founders of the short psychological narrative and the psychological novel in the Bulgarian …
Nigos Bedrosian
In collaboration with Lyuben Karavelov Regional Library After the Liberation from Turkish rule Rousse became the biggest and most dynamically developing city with a population of over 25,000 people in …
Holy Trinity Cathedral
For centuries Rousse has been a cozy home for representatives of different ethnic and religious communities, including Armenians, Turks, Jews, and Bulgarians. Yet, Orthodox Christianity remains the official religion in …
Petar Petrov – Parcheto
In collaboration with Tsvetelina Petrova “Rousse and Bulgaria mean the world to me.” One of the founders of the Bulgarian jazz music, a colorful saxophone player, a loving, committed, enthusiastic, …
Rousse State Opera
Undoubtedly, the State Opera in Rousse grounded the establishment of the city as a cultural hub way back in the 19th century and is still developing Rousse as such. In …
Pavlina Dokovska
A world-famous pianist and inspiring teacher, an engine power behind music initiatives related to the promotion of her students and Bulgaria, the Head of the Piano Department at the Mannes …
Zmei Gorianin
A brilliant writer, translator and editor with keen wit and encyclopaedic knowledge, Zmei Gorianin (the Dragon) is the author of over 50 books, including epigrams, historical novels, novellas and short …
City of First Things in Bulgaria
Rousse owes one of the informal names by which it is known to its role of an economic and cultural center it played for Bulgaria during the second half of …
Profit-Yielding Building
One of the most familiar and iconic buildings in Rousse, the Profit-Yielding Building houses Sava Ognianov Rousse Theatre and is an architectural and a cultural monument of national importance. After …
Big Band Rousse
Yet another evidence of the long-lasting traditions in musical art in the city is the Municipal Brass Band Big Band Rousse. For over 50 years now not only has it …
The Golden Fiddle
The Golden Fiddle is one of the oldest folklore festivals in Bulgaria and an emblematic event for Rousse. It is held in the open during the first two weeks in …
Elias Canetti
The only Nobel prize laureate so far to be born and to have lived in Bulgaria comes from Rousse and was born on July 25 1905. Elias Canetti is the …
Michael Arlen
An extremely talented and internationally distinguished writer from the beginnign of 20the century, Michael Arlen is was born in Rousse as Dikran Kouyoumdjian in November 1885 to an Armenian merchant …
Svetlin Rusev
In collaboration with Jennifer Atanassova One of the most famous musicians in the country and abroad, Svetlin Rusev is a violinist and a violin teacher and is internationally recognized for …
St. Petka-Paraskeva
The Church of St. Petka–Paraskeva is somewhat skipped by the standard tourist routes, which are mostly concentrated in the central parts of the city. It is located at the side …
Kamen Donev
I wish I could tell you something you haven’t read about Kamen Donev; or that he himself has not communicated about his personality through the wording of his performances, through …
Leon Daniel
“Look at me. I am you.” If someone had asked me a day before whose these words were, I would have immediately answered that “I am you.” are the emblematic …
March Music Days Festival
When the March Music Days Festival was first held in Rousse in 1961, hardly did anyone imagine that 55 years later the city would still be the venue to attract …
2019 European Capital of Culture Candidate
As you may already know, the European Capital of Culture is a city, designated by the European Union for a period of one calendar year, during which it organizes a …
Buddha House Café-Library
Author’s note: since 2018, the Buddha House Café-Library has been closed and by 14 January 2019 the location where it used to be is not functioning. However, we decided to …