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Bulgarian History

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    Bulgaria Sent the First Cosmonaut from the Balkans into Space

    Georgi Ivanov made history in 1979 aboard Soyuz 33, becoming the first Bulgarian and the first person from a Balkan country to journey into Earth's orbit, marking a significant milestone for the nation's space program.

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    The Madara Rider Is a Unique Medieval Rock Relief

    Carved into a 100-meter-high cliff, this UNESCO World Heritage site depicts a majestic horseman triumphing over a lion, symbolizing a victory of a Bulgarian ruler, dating back to the early 8th century and shrouded in mystery.

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