Lyaskovets: Ivan Kalyandzhiev memorial unveiling

On Monday, November 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. an official ceremony is scheduled in Lyaskovets to unveil a memorial to Ivan Kalyandzhievthe municipal administration has announced. The new memorial is located near the former Nikola Kozlev Primary School building.

The event is linked to Bulgaria's Day of the National Awakeners. November 1 falls on a Sunday this year, so the official unveiling is planned for the following day. The programme includes a blessing ceremony and the laying of flowers, and the municipality invites residents to attend.

Who was Ivan Kalyandzhiev?

Ivan Kalyandzhiev was born in Lyaskovets in 1831. He studied under Bulgarian National Revival educator Maksim Raykovich and later continued his education in Kyiv. Historical accounts highlight his role in organizing and supporting Bulgarian volunteers during the nineteenth century.

In February 2026, Lyaskovets municipal councillors decided that Kalyandzhiev would be commemorated annually in the municipal cultural calendar around the Day of the National Awakeners.

When and where

Date: November 2, 2026. Time: 11:00 Location: near the former Nikola Kozlev Primary School, Lyaskovets. The unveiling is still upcoming at the time of publication.

Sources: Lyaskovets Municipality — notice dated October 26, 2026.; Borba newspaper, October 28, 2026..

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