Tag #Belene

How does the lack of governmental support and public discussion in Bulgaria affect efforts to memorialize victims of the communist regime?

The effort to memorialize Belene faces significant hurdles, including a lack of governmental support for researching and acknowledging Bulgaria's communist past. While the communist regime has been officially condemned, there is limited funding for research or a museum dedicated to this period. The lack of national acknowledgment is compounded by a societal silence on the topic, particularly within families.