Sofia Street Named after Dissident Politician
Politics | March 30, 2007, Friday
After the collapse of the communist regime in 1989, Dertliev (M) revived the Social Democratic party and served as its leader until his death. Photo by Kameliya Atanasova (Sofia Photo Agency)
The mayor of Sofia will inaugurate a street in the capital, named after Petar Dertliev, one of the most prominent dissidents and social democrats of Bulgaria.
The initiative came at the suggestion of President Georgi Parvanov one year ago during a conference that marked 90th anniversary since the birth of the politician. Back then Parvanov, a socialist, underlined that Dertliev is among the most recognized and charismatic personalities in Bulgaria's history.
During the communist regime Dertliev was sentenced to 10 years in prison because of his political beliefs and dedication to the Social Democrats ideals.
Dertliev was member of the Bulgarian Social Democratic Party since 1934. After the collapse of the communist regime in 1989 he revived the party and served as its leader until his death.
Dertliev died on November 5, 2000 after losing his battle with cancer. He was 84.
Petar Dertliev street is located in the western district of Lyulin.
The initiative came at the suggestion of President Georgi Parvanov one year ago during a conference that marked 90th anniversary since the birth of the politician. Back then Parvanov, a socialist, underlined that Dertliev is among the most recognized and charismatic personalities in Bulgaria's history.
During the communist regime Dertliev was sentenced to 10 years in prison because of his political beliefs and dedication to the Social Democrats ideals.
Dertliev was member of the Bulgarian Social Democratic Party since 1934. After the collapse of the communist regime in 1989 he revived the party and served as its leader until his death.
Dertliev died on November 5, 2000 after losing his battle with cancer. He was 84.
Petar Dertliev street is located in the western district of Lyulin.
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