Alyosha
Calls for Removal of Soviet Monument Spark Protest in Plovdiv
A protest will be held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, calling for the dismantling of the Soviet-era monument known as Alyosha. Organized by the "We Want a Bulgarian Monument" Initiative, demonstrators are demanding the removal of the statue and its replacement with figures of Bulgarian national heroes or symbols of Bulgarian statehood.
Russian Ambassador Floats Potential Relocation of Soviet Monuments from Bulgaria
The Russian Ambassador to Bulgaria, Eleonora Mitrofanova, indicated in an interview with RTVI television that Moscow does not exclude the possibility of moving Soviet monuments from Bulgaria to Russia.
Russia: We Will Take Revenge On Bulgaria For Taking Away Our Real Estate
Russia has issued a stern warning in response to Bulgaria's recent legislative efforts aimed at seizing Russian real estate. Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Nail Mukhitov, declared in an interview with TASS that Russia will not tolerate such actions and vows to respond.
Protest Erupts in Plovdiv as Citizens Oppose Proposed Relocation of Soviet Monument
A gathering of citizens in front of Plovdiv's Municipal Council building voiced their opposition on Wednesday to a controversial proposal suggesting the relocation of the "Alyosha" Monument to the Soviet Army.
Bulgaria: "No to Putin, No to War" on the Monument to the Soviet Soldier in Burgas
The monument to the Soviet soldier in Burgas, better known as "Alyosha of Burgas", is covered with inscriptions: "No to Putin" and "No to war!" bTV reported.
The hands of the Soviet soldiers are painted red - a symbol of the bloodshed in Ukraine. The controversial monument has repeatedly become a canvas for political messages in recent months.
Hughie Fury Arrives in Bulgaria for Boxing Clash with Kubrat Pulev
HAVING landed in Sofia on Saturday evening, British boxers Hughie Fury and Savannah Marshall took in the sights and sounds of Plovdiv - some 150km away in Southern Bulgaria on Monday afternoon, as they took time out from their preparations for Saturday's 'Fire & Fury' event, which is live at 9pm on free to air Channel 5.
Putin may Come to Bulgaria, but it will not be on the 3rd of March
The Russian ambassador in Bulgaria Anatoly Makarov does not rule out a visit by President Vladimir Putin to Bulgaria for celebrations of the 140th anniversary of the Russo-Turkish War, sega reported.
The Monument of the Soviet Army in Plovdiv was Painted with Swastikas
The monument of the Soviet Army in Plovdiv, known as the Alyosha monument, has been painted with swastikas, anti-Semitic slogans and offensive political messages, including against the spokesman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zaharova, reports mediapool.