Ruse marked the 189th anniversary of the birth of Vasil Levski by laying wreaths and flowers

Saturday, 18 July 2026

In front of the monument to Vasil Levski in the Park of the National Revivalists, today the people of Ruse celebrated 189 years since the birth of the Apostle of Freedom. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Encho Enchev, Deputy Regional Governor Dr. Valeri Yordanov, Commander of Military Formation 32420 Pavlin Iliev, Chief of Military District 1st Class Colonel Vasil Petrov, representatives of state and local authorities, municipal councilors, representatives of the Holy Metropolis of Ruse and citizens.

In his address to those present, Deputy Mayor Encho Enchev emphasized that the Apostle’s testaments continue to be a moral guide for modern society. “Levski’s words “Deeds are needed, not words” resonate with the same force today. They remind us that the future is created by our daily choices – with integrity, with care for others, with respect for the law and with the desire to leave behind a better world. This legacy obliges us to be worthy of the example of those who believed that Bulgaria could be strong when its citizens were free, educated and responsible,” said Encho Enchev.

A speech on the occasion of the anniversary was also delivered by the Deputy Regional Governor Dr. Valeri Yordanov, who stated that the name of the Apostle should be carried by Bulgarians as a moral compass every day. “Let us not allow in our daily lives that quiet slavery that makes a person bow his head and believe that nothing depends on him.”

A prayer service of thanks for Vasil Levski was served by priests from the Holy Metropolis of Ruse, and official guests and citizens presented wreaths and flowers as a sign of gratitude for the work of the great Bulgarian.

During the ceremony, the Municipal Brass Orchestra presented its performances. On the occasion of the memorable date, Hristo Kostov performed an excerpt from Ivan Vazov's ode "Levski", and Tsvetelina Topalova sang the song "You are alive, Apostle".

The host of the ceremony was the actor from the troupe of the State Theater "Sava Ognyanov" Borislav Apostolov.

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