Radoy Ralin
Encyclopedia
Radoy Ralin (April 23, 1923 - July 22, 2004), born Dimitar Stoyanov , was a famous Bulgaria
n dissident
, poet
, and satirist.
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.
on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands
, Antarctica is named after Radoy Ralin.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
n dissident
Dissident
A dissident, broadly defined, is a person who actively challenges an established doctrine, policy, or institution. When dissidents unite for a common cause they often effect a dissident movement....
, poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
, and satirist.
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 PeakRadoy Ralin Peak
Radoy Ralin Peak is a 720 m peak in the Levski Ridge in Tangra Mountains on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica surmounting Iskar Glacier to the east and the Huron Glacier terminus to the north-northwest...
on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands
South Shetland Islands
The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands, lying about north of the Antarctic Peninsula, with a total area of . By the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the Islands' sovereignty is neither recognized nor disputed by the signatories and they are free for use by any signatory for...
, Antarctica is named after Radoy Ralin.