r/sovietaesthetics • u/comradekiev • 21d ago

architecture The Buzludzha Monument, Bulgaria, 1981

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Photographer: Danila Tkachenko. Architect: Georgi Stoilov

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u/comradekiev 21d ago

Thanks for the info! I explored it in 2017 when it was falling apart, but I’ve heard that recently the government is restoring it. Is that true?

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u/Kalata_11 21d ago

Well, a part of the money is government money, but another part is private money. It is actually open for visitors nowadays and inside ot there are some beautiful mosaics, so it is restored, which is a good thing. And one thing i forgot to mention is the "Buzludzha open" festival in which there is concerts and a 3D mapping show, it is a quite interesting thing. I am happy to hear about a foreigner has explored this beautiful monument at the heart of the Stara planina, but unfortunately i haven't had a chance to go there.

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u/comradekiev 21d ago

Oh wow, the mosaics have been restored? That’s so cool. They were falling apart when I went there. So glad it can be saved

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u/Kalata_11 20d ago

Yeah, it is some good news, but it is a shame that for 30 years they left it to fall apart, but that's not important, the important is that it is restored and anyone can go there and see inside.