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Bata, Pazardzhik Province
Bata () is a village in Pazardzhik Province of western Bulgaria with 943 inhabitants as of 2024. Geography The village is situated in a mountainous region, lying in the small Bata–Banya valley in the central part of the Sredna Gora mountain range. The river Banska Luda Yana runs through the northern outskirts of the settlement and flows into the main stem of the river Luda Yana less that a kilometer southeast of Bata. There are two micro reservoirs nearby offering opportunities for angling, as well as a mineral spring in the ''Toplika'' locality. The village falls within the temperate continental climatic zone. The soils are mainly cinnamon forest. Administratively, Bata is part of Panagyurishte Municipality, located in the northwestern part of Pazardzhik Province. It has a territory of 47.704 km2. It is situated just west of the second class II-37 road some 8 km south of the municipal center Panagyurishte and 37 km north of the city of Pazardzhik. Another r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Countries Of The World
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 205 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 member states of the United Nations, UN member states, two United Nations General Assembly observers#Current non-member observers, UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and ten other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and one UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (15 states, of which there are six UN member states, one UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and eight de facto states), and states having a political status of the Cook Islands and Niue, special political status (two states, both in associated state, free association with New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krasen (fortress)
Krasen () or Krasen Kale () is a Bulgarian fortress near the village of Bata in the Pazardzhik Province. It is about from the village and south of the municipal center, Panagyurishte Panagyurishte (, also transliterated ''Panagjurište'', ) is a town in Pazardzhik Province, Southern Bulgaria, situated in a small valley in the Sredna Gora mountains. It is 91 km east of Sofia, 43 km north of Pazardzhik. The town is .... The castle has been dated to the 10th century AD and has since been ruined. The remains of the walls reach up to . References {{coord, 42, 27, 47, N, 24, 11, 53, E, type:landmark, display=title Castles in Bulgaria Buildings and structures in Pazardzhik Province Panagyurishte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariya Oryashkova
Mariya Gerginova Oryashkova (; born 12 January 1988) is a Bulgarian sambist, judoka, sumo wrestler and freestyle wrestler. She is a ten-time European and six-time world champion in the sport of sambo. She is also a 15-time Bulgarian champion in various age groups in judo. Biography Oryashkova was born in the town of Pirdop. When she was 10 years old, she and her mother moved to the village of Bata, after her parents separated. Her early years were spent in Panagyurishte, where her sports career began, thanks world sambo champion Ivan Netov discovering her. He has been her coach for years, with him she achieved many of her prestigious results. In 2015, Oryashkova underwent successful surgery for torn knee ligaments. In 2022, Oryashkova acquired a scientific degree "Doctor" in direction 7.6 - Sport in the scientific specialty "Theory and Methodology of Sports Science" at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski". In 2023, Oryashkova participated in season 5 of "Igri na voly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triple Jump
The triple jump, sometimes referred to as the hop, step and jump or the hop, skip and jump, is a track and field event, similar to long jump. As a group, the two events are referred to as the "horizontal jumps". The competitor runs down the track and performs a hop, a bound and then a jump into the sand pit. The triple jump was inspired by accounts of lengthy jumps at the ancient Olympic Games and has been a Olympic Games, modern Olympics event since the Games' inception in 1896. According to World Athletics rules, "the hop shall be made so that an athlete lands first on the same foot as that from which he has taken off; in the step he shall land on the other foot, from which, subsequently, the jump is performed." The male Triple jump world record progression, world record holder is Jonathan Edwards (triple jumper), Jonathan Edwards of the United Kingdom, with a jump of . The female world record holder is Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela, with a jump of . History Historical sources ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgi Stoykovski
Georgi Ivanov Stoykovski (; 10 May 1941 – 4 May 2023) was a Bulgarian triple jumper who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad () and officially branded as Mexico 1968 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 12 to 27 October 1968, in Mexico City, Mexico. These were the first Ol .... Stoykovski died on 4 May 2023, at the age of 81. References External links * * ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhythmic Gymnast
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which gymnasts perform individually or in groups on a floor with an apparatus: hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon and rope. The sport combines elements of gymnastics, dance and calisthenics; gymnasts must be strong, flexible, agile, dexterous and coordinated. Rhythmic gymnastics is governed by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), which first recognized it as a sport in 1963. At the international level, rhythmic gymnastics is a women-only sport. Rhythmic gymnastics became an Olympic sport in 1984, when the individual all-around event was first competed, and the group competition was also added to the Olympics in 1996. The most prestigious competitions, besides the Olympic Games, are the World Championships, World Games, European Championships, European Games, the World Cup Series and the Grand Prix Series. Gymnasts are judged on their artistry, execution of skills, and difficulty of skills, for which they gain points. They perform leaps, balanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anelia Ralenkova
Anelia Ralenkova (; born 25 December 1963) is a Bulgarian former individual rhythmic gymnast. She is one of the "Golden Girls" of Bulgaria that dominated rhythmic gymnastics in the 1980s. She now works as a coach. Biography She won gold medals at both world and European championships, but missed competing at the Summer Olympics in 1984 due to the Soviet-led boycott. Her coaches were Zlatka Boneva and Neshka Robeva. The 1982 European Championships were successful for Ralenkova, who placed first in the all-around and with rope and hoop, and second with clubs. At the 1983 World Championships, Ralenkova fumbled with ribbon and was defeated by teammate Diliana Gueorguieva. Ralenkova shared the silver medal with another teammate, Lilia Ignatova, and Soviet Galina Beloglazova. Ralenkova won a collection of medals in event finals but was just edged out of every title except hoop (she also earned bronze for ball, clubs, and ribbon). At the Friendship Games, she moved up from fif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asarel Medet
Asarel Medet () is a Bulgarian company extracting and processing copper. The mine and the processing factory are situated at 11 km to the northwest of the town of Panagyurishte in the Pazardzhik Province, Bulgaria. It extracts over 13 million tons of copper ore every year and produces copper concentrate which is sold worldwide, including to the Pirdop copper smelter and refinery at about 25 km north of Panagyurishte. The ore also contains molybdenum, nickel, gold, silver. The number of employees is 1,200, not including 400 hired in its subsidiaries. In addition, the company attracts 6,400 indirect jobs in the region and nationwide in different related services. It is the largest employer and taxpayer in Pazardzhik Province. Asarel Medet produces copper concentrate and cathode, mainly used as raw materials for copper smelters and partially for the chemical and ceramics industry. The company produces about 200 thousand tons of natural copper concentrate annually with 25% co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St George's Day
Saint George's Day is the Calendar of saints, feast day of Saint George, celebrated by Christian churches, countries, regions, and cities of which he is the Patronages of Saint George, patron saint, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, England, Ethiopia, Greece, Georgia (country), Georgia, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Catalonia, Alcoi, Spain, Alcoi, Aragon, Genoa, Italy, Genoa, and Rio de Janeiro (state), Rio de Janeiro. Saint George's Day is usually celebrated on 23 April, the traditionally accepted date of the saint's death in the Diocletianic Persecution. However Saint’s days are not observed if they fall between Palm Sunday and the second Sunday of Easter, they will then be celebrated the following Monday. Date In the Calendar of saints (Lutheran), calendar of the Lutheran Churches, those of the Anglican Communion, and the General Calendar of the Roman Rite, the feast of Saint George is normally celebrated on 23 April. Since Easter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slavic Carnival
Slavic carnivals are known under different names in various Slavic countries: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; . They are traditional Slavic festivals related to the period of carnival. Sirni zagovezni in Bulgaria ''Sirni zagovezni'' (also called ''Sinitsi'' and ''Sirni pokladi'') takes place seven weeks before Easter. The celebration takes place on Sunday, as that was the day of Christ's resurrection. Believers go to (Orthodox) Church early in the morning. Traditionally, the children ask for forgiveness from their parents, just as the parents ask the same of their grandparents. The youngest people ask for forgiveness from the oldest, then the elders ask for forgiveness from those who are younger. According to tradition, participants wear masks and celebrate the carnival at home. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness (the coming of spring). Kukeri Kukeri (; singular: kuker, кукер) are elaborately costumed Bulgarian men who perform traditional rituals intended to scare away ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kukeri
Kukeri (; singular: kuker, кукер) are elaborately costumed Bulgarian men, who perform traditional rituals intended to scare away evil spirits. Closely related traditions are found throughout the Balkans and Greece (including Romania and the Pontus). The costumes cover most of the body and include decorated wooden masks of animals (sometimes double-faced) and large bells attached to the belt. Around New Year and before Lent, the Kukeri walk and dance through villages to scare away evil spirits with their costumes and the sound of their bells. They are also believed to provide a good harvest, health, and happiness to the village for the year ahead. The Kukeri traditionally visit people's houses at night so that "the sun would not catch them on the road." After parading around the village, they usually gather at the village square to dance wildly and amuse the people. Kukeri rituals vary by region, but remain largely the same in essence. 19th century scholars considered the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikola Vaptsarov
Nikola Yonkov Vaptsarov (; ; 7 December 1909 – 23 July 1942) was a Bulgarian poet and Bulgarian Communist Party activist. Working most of his life as a machinist, he only wrote in his spare time. Despite the fact that he only ever published one poetry book, he is considered one of the most important Bulgarian poets. Because of his subversive activities in favor of the Soviet Union and against the Bulgarian government and the German troops in Bulgaria, Vaptsarov was arrested, tried, sentenced and executed the same night by a firing squad. Life He was born in Bansko, Ottoman Empire, (today in Bulgaria) in 1909 into a mixed Bulgarian Exarchist-Protestant family. His father was a participant in the anti-Ottoman struggles and member of the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization. His mother was educated at the American College of Samokov and worked as a teacher. Vaptsarov was trained as a machine engineer at the Naval Machinery School in Varna, which was later named aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
