Ruse marks 118 years since Bulgaria's Independence.

Wednesday, 16 September 2026

On Tuesday, September 22, at 11:00 a.m., the Municipality of Ruse will mark the 118th anniversary of the declaration of Bulgaria’s Independence with a solemn ceremony in front of the Monument of Liberty.

An honor guard formed by Military Unit 32420 (Ruse) and the 13th Youth Guard Detachment from the International Youth Center will be drawn up before the monument. The Municipal Brass Band, conducted by Maestro Dimcho Rubchev, will perform ceremonial marches.

Clergy from the Ruse Metropolis will conduct a memorial service for those who fell for Bulgaria's freedom and independence.

Those wishing to participate in the official wreath-laying ceremony must register in advance by September 21 via email at pr@mayor-ruse.bg.

Participants in the ceremony will include Radost Hristova from the "Sun"  Children's Vocal Group at the Municipal Children's Center for Culture and Art (led by Dr. Natalia Konstantinova) and a chamber vocal group from the "Prof. Veselin Stoyanov" National School of Arts (instructed by Veronika Damyanova). The festive event will be hosted by actor Ivaylo Spasimirov from the "Sava Ognyanov" Drama Theatre.

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