Ruse marked the 82nd anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews

Monday, 10 March 2025

The regional organization of Jews "Shalom" in Ruse, headed by Panayot Totev, celebrated 82 years since the rescue of Bulgarian Jews with a solemn ceremony. Flowers were laid in front of the memorial plaque dedicated to the Ruse citizenship, which provided assistance and contributed to preventing the deportation of thousands of Jews during World War II.

Among those present were the deputy mayor of the Ruse municipality Dimitar Nedev, the deputy regional governor Georgi Georgiev, members of the organization and grateful citizens.

"The rescue of nearly 50,000 Bulgarian Jews is one of the most remarkable acts of humanity and courage in the history of Bulgaria. And one of the brightest proofs of the power of humanity and civic valor. This feat reminds us that humanity and moral responsibility can triumph even in the darkest times. Today, it is our duty to preserve his memory and pass on the lessons to future generations,” said Deputy Mayor Dimitar Nedev in his speech.

Deputy Regional Governor Georgi Georgiev pointed out that at a time when Europe is engulfed in the darkness of Nazism, Bulgaria is giving the world an invaluable lesson that courage and dignity can overcome injustice. “This act will forever remain in history as a symbol of civic responsibility and protection of human dignity,” Georgiev pointed out.

Diana Ganeva from “Shalom”-Ruse shared that according to a Jewish proverb, if you save one human life, you save the entire world, and the Bulgarian people did it 82 years ago 50,000 times.

At the end of the ceremony, those present honored the memory of the victims of the Holocaust with a minute of silence, and dozens of white balloons flew in the sky over Ruse - a symbol of gratitude to those who, with determination and courage, protected Bulgarian Jews during the war.

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