The first sculptural monument of Tsar Ivan Alexander in Bulgaria was opened at a solemn ceremony today. It was officially opened by Zhelio Vardunski – Mayor of Kameno Municipality and the members of the initiative committee: Prof. Maria Neikova, Rusi, Kurtlakov and Dr. Milen Nikolov.
The three-meter monument stands on the historic fortress of Rusokastro – the site of one of the most significant battles of the king.
This event marks an important moment in Bulgarian history, related to the respect for the heritage of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.
The monument to the great Bulgarian ruler is the work of the sculptors Atanas Stoyanov and Daniel Kanchev. It is a symbol of the important role of Tsar Ivan Alexander in Bulgarian history and emphasizes the importance of the Rusokastro fortress for the great victory over the Byzantine troops in 1332, led by Emperor Andronikos III Palaeologus.
The financing of the project was provided by donations from Jancho Prodanov, a farmer from the village of Polski Izvor, Kameno municipality, and Rusi Kurtlakov – patron and Rosalina Markova.
The official ceremony was attended by people’s representatives, municipal councilors, mayors of settlements in the municipality of Kameno and patriotic citizens who specially came to pay their respects.
Among the guests were the Mayor of Malko Tarnovo Iliyan Yanchev, Galya Vasileva – Member of Parliament, Senior Commissioner Nikolay Nikolaev – Director of the Regional Directorate “Fire Safety and Protection of the Population” – Burgas, Prof. Maria Neikova and donors Rusi Kurtlakov, Yancho and Iliya Prodanovi . They all expressed their appreciation and support for the initiative.
At the official ceremony, the donors were awarded plaques of appreciation, personally presented by the mayor Zhelio Vardunski.
For his part, the director of the Regional History Museum – Burgas, Dr. Milen Nikolov, presented a thank you plaque to the mayor on behalf of the museum.
He expressed gratitude for the support of Jeljo Vardunski to the archaeological excavations of the fortress and the preservation of the cultural and historical heritage, as well as for his active role in the implementation of the initiative for the construction of the monument. The unveiling of the monument is the culmination of efforts to preserve the Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage and pay tribute to Tsar Ivan Alexander, who left a lasting mark on the history of Bulgaria.
The monument will serve as a symbol of pride and respect for Bulgarian history and will attract visitors to learn about the important events related to the Rusokastro fortress and Tsar Ivan Alexander.
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