National symbols — Bulgaria
Anthem and national symbols.
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⚡ National symbols at a glance
Anthem and national symbols. Key figure for Bulgaria: It was written and composed by a Bulgarian student in 1885, as he went off to fight in the Serbo-Bulgarian war. Before the fall of the communist government in 1991-92, a third verse was added to "Mila Rodino", referencing Moscow's allegiance to Bulgaria, but this was removed after the communists were removed from government.
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National anthem
- Anthem History
It was written and composed by a Bulgarian student in 1885, as he went off to fight in the Serbo-Bulgarian war. Before the fall of the communist government in 1991-92, a third verse was added to "Mila Rodino", referencing Moscow's allegiance to Bulgaria, but this was removed after the communists were removed from government.
- Anthem Lyrics
Mila Rodino" (Dear Homeland) Gorda Stara Planina, Do nej Dunava sinej, Sluntse Tkrakija ogr'ava, Nad Pirina plamenej CHORUS: Milo Rodino, Ti si zemen raj, Tvojta khubost, tvojta prelest, Akh te n'amat kraj Padnakha bojtsi bezchet, Za naroda nash l'ubim, Majko, daj mi muzhka sila, Put'a im da prodolzhim CHORUS
- Anthem Lyrics English
Proudly rise the Balkan peaks, At their feet Blue Danube flows; Over Thrace the sun is shining, Pirin looms in purple glow. CHORUS: Oh, dear native land, Earthly paradise! For your loveliness, your beauty E'er will charm our eyes. Uncounted fighter died for the beloved our people Mother, give me man's power Their path to continue.