“This is the only case in history when the Russian people forced the Tsar to go to war because he was not ready. After the Batak events and the April Uprising, revolutionary committees were formed all over the country that recruited volunteers. They were both military and medics, and then under the pressure of society, the tsar declared war on Turkey. And all these people arrived together with the army, together with the volunteers and together with the Bulgarians, whose units were also formed in Russia, arrived with the Russian army.” .
This was stated by Eleonora Mitrofanova, Ambassador of Russia to Bulgaria, at a pilgrimage in front of the Doctor’s Monument on the occasion of the 145th anniversary of the Liberation of Bulgaria, “Focus” reported.
Mitrofanova: Bulgarians are a Russophile people
Regarding the incident with the Monument to the Soviet Army, Mitrofanova commented:
“First of all, this is a Bulgarian issue. But my comment is, since you ask me, history should be left in the first place. This can go on ad infinitum. Tomorrow there may be other sentiments. Why? These are still stages of your story. This is about self-respect.”
“Our two peoples are obliged to live in brotherhood. Now is such a period, the whole world is in a very agitated state, there are conflicts all over the world, earthquakes and what not. It’s complicated, isn’t it? A balance is needed. And I think that we will open another page,” Mitrofanova added.
The man who broke the plaque at the Monument to the Soviet Army: I was motivated by Putin’s speech
“Politicians do not like to talk about people’s everyday problems, and this is everywhere, not only in Bulgaria. It is the same here in Russia. Everyone turns to history, to international relations. Why should they explain to people why taxes are high, why salaries are small, etc.?” Mitrofanova also said.
It was not clear whether she was referring to the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine, who justified the invasion with international relations and his own reading of history.
