Radoy Ralin
Bulgarian dissident and satirist (1922–2004)
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Radoy Ralin (Bulgarian: Радой Ралин; April 23, 1922 – July 22, 2004), born Dimitar Stefanov Stoyanov (Bulgarian: Димитър Стефанов Стоянов) was a Bulgarian dissident, poet, and satirist.[1][2]
Native name
Радой Ралин
BornApril 23, 1922
Sliven, Bulgaria
DiedJuly 21, 2004 (aged 82)
Sofia, Bulgaria
Resting placeSofia Central Cemetery
Radoy Ralin | |
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| Native name | Радой Ралин |
| Born | April 23, 1922 Sliven, Bulgaria |
| Died | July 21, 2004 (aged 82) Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Resting place | Sofia Central Cemetery |
| Occupation | Writer, poet, satirist |
| Education | Sofia University |
After the downfall of the communist regime, he was urged to run for Parliament, but adamantly refused.
His works have been translated into 37 languages.
Honours
Radoy Ralin Peak on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after Radoy Ralin.
