75th Anniversary of the Institute for Historical Studies

The Institute for Historical Studies of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences celebrated 75 years since its establishment with a conference in the “Prof. Marin Drinov" Hall of BAS. In his solemn speech the Director, Assoc. Prof. Daniel Vachkov, recalled the main mission of the institute - to research, systematize and publish sources for Bulgarian history. Thanks to the work of the scientists, the institute is a benchmark for comprehensive research and diversity of the topics studied, said Assoc. Prof. Vachkov. The Secretary General of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Prof. Neli Koseva, presented the Director of the Institute of Historical Studies with a Honorary Plaque-GOLDEN. The prize is awarded for outstanding contributions in fundamental and applied research of Bulgarian history, historical processes in the European [...]

2023-01-24T09:54:26+02:00Friday, 16 December 2022|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|
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Opening of Laboratory “Virtual History of Bulgarian Literature (IX-XXI centuries)”

The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, inaugurated the laboratory "Virtual History of Bulgarian Literature (IX-XXI centuries)" at the Institute for Literature. The laboratory is part of the project "Establishment and Development of the Centre of Excellence "Heritage BG", funded by the Operational Programme "Science and Education for Smart Growth 2014-2020". The Institute for Literature is a partner in the project which is implemented by a consortium of twelve leading educational and scientific organisations. Their activities are oriented towards the management and safeguarding of Bulgarian cultural heritage, the management of protected areas and environmental protection, regional development, education, various economic sectors of the creative and recreational industries, the development of libraries, museums and archives, arts, etc.

2023-01-23T15:21:06+02:00Tuesday, 29 November 2022|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|
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Academician Vassil Nikolov awarded with the Honorary Medal of BAS “Marin Drinov on a Ribbon”

Academician Vassil Nikolov was awarded with the honorary medal of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences "Marin Drinov on a ribbon". The award was given by the President of the Academy Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member (Academician) of BAS during a ceremony held on November 8. BAS is awarding Acad. Nikolov for his outstanding contribution to the development of Bulgarian archaeology, as an established authority in European prehistoric science and in connection with his 70th anniversary, announced the President of BAS. Acad. Nikolov thanked for the high honour and this recognition of his work and stressed that he was happy to work with young people who are building and developing as scientists and his followers in archaeology. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the BAS [...]

2023-01-15T23:35:24+02:00Tuesday, 8 November 2022|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|
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Golden Century Awards for Scientists of BAS

Photo: MC Three scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences have been awarded the "Golden Century" awards of the Ministry of Culture for their contribution to the development and popularization of Bulgarian culture. Corr. Mem. Prof. Plamen Markov was awarded the "Golden Century - Pendant", Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov and Assoc. Prof. Hristo Popov received the "Golden Century - Star" award. The awards were presented by the Deputy Ministers of Culture Prof. Dr. Borislava Taneva and Assoc. Prof. Plamen Slavov at a ceremony held on the Day of National Enlighteners.

2023-01-14T00:00:06+02:00Wednesday, 2 November 2022|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity, Selected|
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130 years National Archaeological Museum

The exhibition "130 Years of the National Archaeological Museum" was presented on 25 October by the National Archaeological Institute with Museum at BAS (NAIM-BAS). It is dedicated to the founding of the People’s Museum, now the National Archaeological Museum, separated as an independent institution from the Bulgarian People’s Library in 1892. This is the oldest and with the richest collection museum in the country. More than 150 of the most interesting exhibits, which entered the Museum's collection when it was a department of the People’s Library until the first decades of the 20th century, are presented. The exhibits are listed in the Museum's first inventory book. These are artefacts of different types and chronologies, from the Prehistory to the Late Middle Ages (15th - 17th [...]

2022-12-01T15:39:56+02:00Wednesday, 26 October 2022|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity, Selected|
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Unveiling of a bust-monument to the composer Acad. Petko Staynov

Bust-monument of the composer Acad. Petko Staynov was unveiled yesterday on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the birth of the great Bulgarian composer. The monument is located in the Alley of Artists in the Borisova Gradina park. The authors of the project are the sculptor Prof. Valentin Startchev, artist Kamen Startchev and arch. Ivan Avramov. The official event was attended by the Vice-President of BAS Corr. Mem. Evdokia Pasheva, the Minister of Culture in the Caretaker Government Velislav Minekov, representatives of the Union of Bulgarian Composers, the Union of the Blind in Bulgaria, musicians, scientists and citizens. On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the birth of Acad. Staynov, a national initiative committee was established headed by the President of BAS Prof. [...]

2022-10-06T14:19:54+03:00Wednesday, 21 September 2022|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity, General news|
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