Who am I?

I have been living in Sofia, Bulgaria for a few years now, and I have been passionate about history since I was a child. From the World War I battlefields in Alsace to the World War II bunkers in the south of France, and now to the abandoned Cold War bases here in Bulgaria — history has always been how I spend my free time.

A big fan of flea markets, I started collecting historical objects at the age of 12. Since moving to Sofia, I decided to dedicate all my free time to the subject of the People's Republic of Bulgaria.

Why this website?

After noticing a lack of information and a kind of “taboo” around the People's Republic of Bulgaria here in Bulgaria, I decided in 2023 to create an Instagram page dedicated to my collection: Instagram Page. This way, people from all over the world could learn more about this short historical period (1944–1990).

Then in 2024, as a full-time enthusiast, I built this website to bring together the history of the People's Republic of Bulgaria, my collection, tourist sites to visit, and souvenirs to buy — all in one place.

History can of course be controversial. In creating this site, I tried to be as neutral as possible. As stated, this website has been created for cultural and historical purposes only — it is in no way the tool of any political ideology.

Who is this website for?

This website is for anyone who is deeply interested in history — particularly the Cold War era in the countries of the communist bloc. It is also a useful place for curious visitors who have heard of Bulgaria and would like to visit, or who want to buy a souvenir from the former People's Republic of Bulgaria.

Cold War Bulgaria — My second project

Alongside this website, in 2025 I launched Cold War Bulgaria — a project that started as a real physical museum in the centre of Sofia, dedicated to the history of the Cold War in Bulgaria. Unfortunately, the museum had to close due to a lack of visibility and visitors.

Today, Cold War Bulgaria is being reinvented as a digital platform: digitisation of my collection, e-books, exclusive content, music and more. The goal remains the same — to preserve and share this history with the entire world.