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The most important Bulgarian holiday. March 3 is always a day off from work. On this day, in 1878, Russia and the Ottoman empire signed a preliminary peace treaty in San Stefano, a small fishermen's village near Istanbul.
The treaty puts an end to the Russo – Turkish war and defines the end of the Ottoman presence in Bulgarian territories.
For the first time the date was celebrated in 1880 and was known as the first day of the rule of Alexander II and the signing of the San Stefano treaty.
Since 1888 the date is known as the day of Bulgarian liberation from Ottoman rule. It was officially named a national holiday in 1990.
A military parade takes place in Sofia and each Bulgarian settlement has its own way to mark the occasion. The president hosts a reception for all ambassadors in the country, during which Bulgarian politicians and intellectuals are also welcomed.
The treaty puts an end to the Russo – Turkish war and defines the end of the Ottoman presence in Bulgarian territories.
For the first time the date was celebrated in 1880 and was known as the first day of the rule of Alexander II and the signing of the San Stefano treaty.
Since 1888 the date is known as the day of Bulgarian liberation from Ottoman rule. It was officially named a national holiday in 1990.
A military parade takes place in Sofia and each Bulgarian settlement has its own way to mark the occasion. The president hosts a reception for all ambassadors in the country, during which Bulgarian politicians and intellectuals are also welcomed.
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