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Russians learn more about Bulgaria’s tourism during two expos

Bulgaria will present its tourism during two expos in Russia, State Agency for Tourism (SAT) said.

The country will take part in the 11th edition of Leisure Without Borders expo in St Petersburg form April 12 to 15 2007, Focus news agency reported.

Bulgarian tourism companies will have a 35 sq m stand at the expo.

They will also hold a meeting with local tour operators and tourism authorities to discuss summer tourism season.

Bulgaria takes part in another tourism expo in Russia, TOURSIB 2007. It is held in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk form April 12 to 14 and is the biggest tourism fair in the region.

Participation in tourism expos in Russia is of importance for Bulgaria as the number of Russian tourists to in the country is traditionally big.

Nearly 216 000 Russians visited Bulgaria in 2006, Focus said. Their number registered 23.12 per cent growth as compared to the figures for 2005.

April 12 2007

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Thursday, November 20 2008

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mreynolds5000

Living in Sofia and trying to learn Bulgarian...well truthfully, I am not trying very hard. read more

What`s on in Bulgaria

Art

  • GONE WITH TIME
    What: Rada Tsankova has chosen this title for her solo exhibition because her paintings pose the following question: Are we the ones who go through time, or does time pass through us? It’s an eternal question and the discussion is intimate.
    When: Until November 20
    Where: Rakursi,4a Khan Kroum Str, Sofia
  • NEW YORK-BRUSSELS-SOFIA
    What: In Edmond Demirdjian's paintings the dynamics are evident as well as the unique rhythm of his colours that succeed in conveying the intensity of New York.
    When: Until November 28
    Where: Edmond Atelier,21 13-I March Str, Sofia

Live Music

  • HAGGARD and EXCITER in METAL MAYHEM
    What: For the first time in Bulgaria the symphonic thrash metal band from Germany, Haggard and the legendary Canadian outfit Exciter will hit the stage together. They will be joined by Remember Twilight and Balkanjii.
    When: November 20, 6pm
    Where: Blue Box club, Sofia
  • TEREN Music Parties
    What: Elements of Feelme Crew have been very active on the musical Tereni and there will be a lot more from them in the future. Teren (which translates into English as terrain) is Bulgarian slang for a house party.
    When: November 22, 10pm
    Where: Party Centre 4KM, Sofia
  • AL Di MEOLA QUARTET - NEW WORLD SINFONIA TOUR 2008
    What: The 2008 World Tour by guitar virtuoso Al Di Media and his quarter New World Sinfonia will culminate with two performances in Bulgaria.
    When: November 22 and 23
    Where: Plovdiv and Rousse
  • MIZIA: THE LISBON SONG (JAZZ)
    What: In her latest project, Susana Maria, aka Mizia, has returned to classical fado - the nostalgic, heartbreaking soulful sounds of the Portuguese capital’s dimmed and noisy taverns.
    When: November 29
    Where: Bulgaria Hall, Sofia