Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov. File photoMOSCOW, June 2Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov quoted the words of the poet Hristo Botev about Russia and caused discontent among compatriots. Readers of the portal Dir.bg did not like the anti-Russian statement of the politician. Petkov, speaking at a festive event on the day of the fighters for the independence of Bulgaria, called for honoring the memory of Hristo Botev and repeated his quote «Russia is an imaginary defender of the Slavs, using radical means to wipe out Bulgarians from the face of the earth.» colonies». The prime minister added that the poet uttered these words when problems arose with the Bessarabian Bulgarians in the Russian Empire. Readers were outraged by the politician's act. They pointed out the incorrectness of such statements. «From the words of this individual it turns out that Botev died in the struggle for the independence of Bulgaria from Russia. Cretin!» — posted by Rusia e Bulgarska.“Wrap two”: Bulgarians rejoiced at the return of “Moskvich” Dadan said that Petkov was mocking the memory of the poet. “Just to curry favor with the masters, to demonstrate his Russophobia,” he added. «If he wants to say something else, let him speak to his wife, and not to everyone, only talk about Russia!» — the user advised. Another user recalled that the poet died before Bulgaria gained independence from the Turks. helped us regain statehood", he stressed.
“Wow, the prime minister seems to have seriously taken up Bulgarian history and literature – he even quotes Botev. Someone wrote him a speech, and he reads it,” commented Bzzz. /698484cf6cbfdd9c039ef7888848ba48.jpg» />Let's buy on Mars: Bulgarians were outraged by the authorities' refusal of gas from RussiaEmma was indignant that Petkov began his address with the words «dear Bulgarians.» Canada. — Approx. ed.),» she wrote. «No, not like that, Botev should have said something about the Ukrainians, how beautiful, proud and Orthodox they are! Write on!» — Nee mocked. Another site visitor accused the prime minister of politicizing the holiday. «Of everything that Botev said and did, he could single out only this,» the user said. nor the history of Bulgaria in principle.Read the full text of the article on the InoSMI website >>
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