string | description | Eight prominent Ruse artists and creative teams working in the fields of art, culture, education and science were awarded the "Ruse" and "Young Artist" Awards, which the Ruse Municipality awards annually on the occasion of May 24 - the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture and Slavic Literature.
The solemn ceremony took place this evening in the Profit Building. The awards were presented by the Mayor of Ruse Municipality Pencho Milkov, who welcomed those present with the upcoming holiday of May 24. He also addressed the awardees, to whom he said that the award is a recognition of their work, courage and aspiration for development. “We thank you for your effort, talent and dedication, never stopping believing in the power of knowledge, culture, art and science. Continue to create, seek new horizons and transform Ruse into an even more spiritual and inspiring place. May the flame within you never go out and may you continue to be an example, inspiration and pride for our city!”, said Milkov.
In the “Education and Science” area, an individual award was presented to Ekaterina Ivanova, director of the “Snezhanka” Kindergarten, for achievements in preschool, primary and elementary education. The recognition for achievements in high school and higher education went to Prof. Dr. Eng. Petar Dimitrov. The collective award in this area was awarded to the teaching team of the “Iosif Vondrak” Vocational High School of Woodworking and Interior Architecture.
In the field of "Art and Culture" in the performing arts section, an individual award was given to Yasena Gospodinova, an actress at the "Sava Ognyanov" Drama Theater. The "Harmony" Dance Ensemble at the "Angel Kanchev" University of Ruse is the winner of the collective award. In the field of visual arts, the individual award was given to the artist Kancho Kanev. The award for outstanding contribution to art and culture was awarded to choreographer Alexander Smikovchuk.
The prominent individuals and collectives who, with their professionalism, talent and dedication, contribute to the development of education, science, art and culture in the city were awarded by the mayor with a bronze statuette based on an original project by the sculptor Georgi Radulov and an honorary diploma.
The "Young Artist" 2025 award in the name of Yana and Georgi Stefanovi this year went to Nikola Zhelyazkov, a student at the "Prof. Vesselin Stoyanov" National School of Arts. He received a cash prize and a medal, provided by the Stefanovi family. “Because of this award, I now have to work harder and glorify our city in all possible ways,” Nikola said upon receiving the prize.
The ceremony was attended by one of the heirs of the Botev family - Boyan Botyov, who is the great-grandson of General Kiril Botyov, brother of Hristo Botev. Boyan Botyov is also the chairman of the Hristo Botyov All-People’s Foundation. He awarded Pencho Milkov with an honorary plaque and a diploma for his contribution to the promotion of the spiritual values related to the ideas, life and work of Hristo Botev. The mayor thanked for the recognition and said that he accepted the award on behalf of all the people of Ruse, because our city deserves this distinction.
The host of the ceremony was Radinela Toteva. The honorees and those present in the hall were congratulated on the holiday with performances by the children's ensemble of the Naiden Kirov Folk Dance Theater, graduates of the Professor Vesselin Stoyanov National School of Arts, the Impulse dance studio at the Municipal Youth Center, the Freedom dance studio with artistic directors Anita Asenova and Alex Asenov, and the Danube Waves choir from the Municipal Children's Center for Culture and Art with conductor Vessela Todorova. The ceremony ended with the school anthem "Go, Reborn People" performed by all those present.
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