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S the special format of NOVA – “Great Achievements”, presented the ten most remarkable moments in the history of Bulgaria after 1989. Among them are significant events and personalities in the fields of politics, culture and sports, indicated in a representative sociological survey of the center for public and political research “Gallup International”. In the days until next Sunday, viewers will be able to vote for the achievements they are most proud of as Bulgarians.
Football 1994: Fourth place for the Bulgarian national football team at the World Cup in the USA and Golden Ball for Hristo Stoichkov
Among the great achievements of Bulgaria over the past 35 years, the success of the Bulgarian national football team, which placed our country in fourth place at the 1994 World Cup in the USA, naturally stands out. Then the sport also became a social therapy, which brought back the smiles of the Bulgarians in the most difficult first years of the Transition. At the end of the same victorious year, one of the national team consolidated the huge Bulgarian success, receiving the highest recognition in world football – “Golden Ball”. The exceptional footballer Hristo Stoichkov deservedly stood next to legends such as Franz Beckenbauer, Michel Platini, Johan Cruyff, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Marco Van Basten and Bobby Charlton.
Viewers can vote for this achievement by sending an SMS to 19430 (the price of 1 SMS for A1 and Vivacom – BGN 0.30 with VAT, for Yettel – BGN 0.29 with VAT).
The admission of Bulgaria to NATO in 2004.
NATO, established in 1949, continues to be the main guarantor of peace and security in the transatlantic area after the collapse of the Eastern Bloc. Founded on the principle of “one for all – all for one”, NATO membership became a national ideal and goal without an alternative for the newly hatched Bulgarian democracy in 1989. On April 2, 2004, the Bulgarian flag was raised over the NATO headquarters in Brussels, which to this day remains one of the most significant achievements of Bulgarian democracy.
Viewers can vote for this achievement by sending an SMS to the number 19431 (the price of 1 SMS for A1 and Vivacom – BGN 0.30 with VAT, for Yettel – BGN 0.29 with VAT).
Veselin Panteleev-Eshkenazi, concertmaster of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam
The violin is one of the most difficult musical instruments to master. However, there does not seem to be anything complicated in it when it is in the hands of Veselin Panteleev-Eshkenazi, the world-famous Bulgarian violinist, who for almost a quarter of a century occupied one of the most prestigious positions on the European music scene – concertmaster of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. His international success is also a symbol of an entire generation of talented and world-renowned Bulgarian violinists, among whom shine the names of Vasko Vassilev – the youngest concertmaster of the London Royal Opera, Albena Danailova – concertmaster of the Vienna State Opera, Joanna Kamenarska – the first female concertmaster in the history of the Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestra and much more.
Viewers can vote for this achievement by sending an SMS to 19432 (the price of 1 SMS for A1 and Vivacom – BGN 0.30 with VAT, for Yettel – BGN 0.29 with VAT).
The admission of Bulgaria to the European Union
On December 22, 1990, the Grand National Assembly passed a decision on the desire of the Republic of Bulgaria to become a full member of the European Communities. On April 25, 2005, at a solemn ceremony in Luxembourg, the treaty for the accession of Bulgaria to the EU was signed, and on January 1, 2007, Bulgaria became a member of the European Union. This long process of accession to the Community is unprecedented, due to the political unanimity that Bulgaria should be in economic and political union with other European nations.
Viewers can vote for this achievement by sending an SMS to 19433 (the price of 1 SMS for A1 and Vivacom – BGN 0.30 with VAT, for Yettel – BGN 0.29 with VAT).
Ivet Lalova, European champion at 100 m
11 seconds and 28 hundredths. The audience in Helsinki is on its feet and cheering for her – Ivet Lalova, the European champion at 100 m. This result brings Bulgaria its first title in the short sprint in its rich track and field history. It takes place in the Finnish capital, where in 2005 Ivet Lalova missed the World Cup, in her words “crying while watching it”. The reason is that a few months earlier, the sprinter broke her femur in Athens in a collision with another athlete on the track. And despite the enormous pain and difficulties, after 2 years Yvette returns even more smiling and better and wins the very first competition in which she participates.
Viewers can vote for this achievement by sending an SMS to 19434 (the price of 1 SMS for A1 and Vivacom – BGN 0.30 with VAT, for Yettel – BGN 0.29 with VAT).
Raina Kabaivanska – winner of the highest award in the world of opera in 2013.
Raina Kabaivanska’s voice, combined with her dignity in life, made the world believe in the Bulgarian potential, in the best qualities of the Bulgarian, helping us to have more faith in our own abilities. The debut of the Burgas-born prima was directly at the Milan Scala in 1961, and from then until today, Raina Kabavainska has become one of the most significant opera artists of our time. “I am designed in the future” – Raina Kabaivanska often says about herself and proves it with her teaching activity in recent years, discovering and developing, including with her own funds, new generations of opera singers.
Viewers can vote for this achievement by sending an SMS to 19435 (the price of 1 SMS for A1 and Vivacom – BGN 0.30 with VAT, for Yettel – BGN 0.29 with VAT).
Bulgarian women who have established themselves on the international political scene
“If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, you have to ask a woman…” The wise thought of the “Iron Lady” Margaret Thatcher can almost literally be projected onto the remarkable achievements of Bulgarian women in international politics and their beneficial impact on the country’s international prestige. After 1989, this became a logical civilizational process.
Viewers can vote for this achievement by sending an SMS to 19436 (the price of 1 SMS for A1 and Vivacom – BGN 0.30 with VAT, for Yettel – BGN 0.29 with VAT).
Grigor Dimitrov among the top three in world tennis
Grigor Dimitrov has been defined as one of the most remarkable talents in tennis since early childhood, compared in terms of playing qualities even to the legend Roger Federer. The biggest success of the Bulgarian tennis player so far is reaching third place in singles in the world ranking, which remains for 10 consecutive weeks. This happens in 2017, after winning the title at the final tournament of the Association of Tennis Professionals. His successful career continues in the current year 2024, when millions of Bulgarians continue to stay awake in the wee hours of the day to follow his remarkable performances on the court.
Viewers can vote for this achievement by sending an SMS to 19437 (the price of 1 SMS for A1 and Vivacom – BGN 0.30 with VAT, for Yettel – BGN 0.29 with VAT).
Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics Ensemble Gold Medal – Tokyo 2021
The “Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics” phenomenon has been making a strong impression on specialists and analysts all over the world for many years. How such amazing talents are born from an average-sized country in Europe, who, regardless of political turbulence and painful historical transitions, manage to be at the top, remains a mystery to many, but not to the sustainable Bulgarian coaching school and its graduates, who uniquely combine grace, character and technical excellence over the years. On the last day of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics ensemble, consisting of Simona Dyankova, Stefani Kiryakova, Madeleine Radukanova, Laura Traats and Erika Zafirova, won the gold medal, which was the only thing missing in the showcase of this sport in our country.
Viewers can vote for this achievement by sending an SMS to 19438 (the price of 1 SMS for A1 and Vivacom – BGN 0.30 with VAT, for Yettel – BGN 0.29 with VAT).
Maria Bakalova with an Oscar nomination
Maria Bakalova has dreamed of conquering world stages since childhood. She graduated from the National Academy of Theater and Film Arts and participated in several Bulgarian films when she was invited to cast for the sequel to the comedy “Borat”. She won it in a competition with several hundred actresses, and her performance was greeted with undisguised delight by critics, who defined her as one of Hollywood’s most interesting discoveries. Bakalova received several prestigious awards, including the Critics’ Choice Award and was nominated for a BAFTA, Golden Globe and Oscar for a supporting role, making her the first Bulgarian actress to achieve such recognition. The sight of Maria Bakalova standing shoulder to shoulder with fellow nominees in the category such as Glenn Close and Olivia Colman for the most prestigious honor in the world of cinema in 2021 remains one of the most moving moments of the last 35 years.
Viewers can vote for this achievement by sending an SMS to 19439 (the price of 1 SMS for A1 and Vivacom – BGN 0.30 with VAT, for Yettel – BGN 0.29 with VAT).
The final decision of which will be the three greatest achievements in the history of Bulgarian democracy is in the hands of the viewers. From one mobile number, they can vote only once for one achievement, but also support some of the others during the entire voting period. The result of their vote will become clear on April 28th.
