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DIMITAR STOYANOV

Born in the mountains of the Rhodope and raised on baba’s sayings and hearty Sunday banitsa, he grew up immersed in the melodies of a language where even a raised eyebrow carries meaning. This deep-rooted connection to Bulgarian—its richness, its rhythm, its expressive power—naturally led him to study Bulgarian Philology, where he delved into everything from medieval manuscripts to the living tapestry of dialects across the country.

After university, he didn’t let his degree gather dust. He brought Bulgarian to life in classrooms, cultural centers, and language cafés, guiding learners of all ages to discover not just how to decline a noun, but how to live the language. With a blend of academic precision, local color, and a dash of wit, he teaches Bulgarian as a bridge between past and present, grammar and culture, self and community.

Editor-in-Chief

KALIN IVANOV

Kalin was born in Plovdiv, in a neighborhood where every conversation is a performance and every phrase comes with a gesture. Raised in a household where storytelling was a nightly ritual and dialects mixed freely with standard Bulgarian, Kalin developed a deep appreciation for the richness, rhythm, and emotional power of language from an early age. His passion led him to study Bulgarian Literature and Linguistics in Sofia, where he immersed himself in everything from medieval chronicles to modern sociolinguistics and dialectology.

Beyond teaching, Kalin has worked as a writer, editor, and cultural consultant, contributing to Bulgarian learning materials, developing curriculum, and offering workshops on Bulgarian gestures, proverbs, and regional expressions. He specializes in connecting language to real cultural experience, from idioms heard in Plovdiv’s markets to expressions used in contemporary Bulgarian cinema and pop music.

News & Culture Editor

ELENA PETROVA

She grew up in Veliko Tarnovo, where every square feels like a storybook and the language flows with rhythm, depth, and soul. In a city shaped by history, literature, and the legacy of medieval scholars, she discovered her passion early: Bulgarian—not just as a means of communication, but as a living poem, a cultural key, and a way to feel at home wherever life may go.

With a degree in Education and over a decade of teaching experience, she has guided learners of all ages—from teenagers to retirees—through the beauty and complexity of the Bulgarian language. She’s taught in classrooms across Bulgaria and abroad, always infusing her lessons with a touch of Tarnovo charm and wit. Her mission today is to make high-quality Bulgarian language resources accessible to everyone.

Language Content Developer

IVANA GEORGIEVA

With a sharp eye for strategy and a deep love for all things Bulgarian, she is the digital voice behind our mission. Armed with a background in digital communication and audience engagement, she leads our outreach efforts with flair and precision. From creating eye-catching social media content to designing email campaigns people actually look forward to, she ensures our message stays clear, compelling, and culturally vibrant.

Passionate about Bulgaria’s evolving identity, she brings hidden corners of Bulgarian culture into the spotlight—shining a light on regional traditions, emerging voices, and moments of heritage that deserve to be seen and celebrated. If you've ever clicked on an article you didn’t expect to love but couldn’t stop reading—that’s probably her magic at work.

Outreach & Community Manager

TSVETELINA DIMITROVA

Born and raised in Sofia, she grew up surrounded by cobbled streets, fresh banitsa, and the melodic rhythm of the Bulgarian language. Living in a city where history and modern life intertwine, she developed a deep appreciation for the stories, sounds, and soul of Bulgaria—and found her purpose through its language.

She joined us with one clear goal: to make Bulgarian more accessible and authentic. In a digital world overflowing with generic phrases and clunky translations, she’s committed to offering something real. And if her students walk away knowing how to use the perfective aspect with confidence and how to win over a baba with their pronunciation? Mission accomplished!

Language Content Developer

NIKOLAY TODOROV

Born in Plovdiv and raised on a steady diet of Botev, folk songs, and theatre, Nikolay has always viewed language as more than just rules—it’s a living, breathing expression of identity and culture. After earning his degree in Bulgarian Linguistics and Literature, he spent several years teaching Bulgarian to international students and creating educational content for language learning platforms.

Now a Language Content Developer on our team, Nikolay brings together academic rigor and a love for spoken, everyday Bulgarian. When he’s not writing or editing, you’ll likely find him wandering through antique markets, scribbling phrases in his notebook at a café, or cycling along the Maritsa—always observing, always absorbing.

Language Content Developer

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

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