- And he was talking about many more years of life, Raina Balabanova laments
- The former rector of Plovdiv University was last seen on September 18 of this year.
No sign or news for six months now from the former rector of Plovdiv University Prof. Nikola Balabanov. He was last seen on September 18 last year. Former students of his have persistently searched for him, but without success.
The scientist physicist’s wife Raina cried: “Farewell, dear Kolyo! I hope you have gone to a better world!” The questions of where, when, why are burning my brain”.
According to her, there is no progress in finding the famous Plovdiv resident, who was also a deputy in the Great National Assembly. Mrs. Balabanova says that her husband spoke of many more years of life and was loving and devoted to his loved ones.
“The fatal end eclipsed a lifetime dedicated to knowledge, science, history, because now everyone seems afraid to mention the name and it sinks into oblivion, except in the hearts of the family,” she wrote.
The woman also commented on the pain that remained from the scientist’s disappearance.
“In the morning, I wake up with regret that I didn’t sleep forever, but I grit my teeth and pray for my children and grandchildren: that they are healthy, that they have a lighter and calmer life, that they are happy, and that I don’t cause them any worries.” writes Balabanova. She is devastated that “the fatal end has eclipsed a lifetime dedicated to knowledge, science, history, because now everyone seems afraid to mention the name and it sinks into oblivion, except in the hearts of the family.
Sorry, dear Kolyo! Hope you went to a better world!
From me and the kids – lots of love!”
According to Professor Balabanov’s colleagues, he suffered from dementia. He disappeared on September 18. The 85-year-old scientist was last seen near his home.
