INSIDE BULGARIA'S FORGOTTEN PAST (Inspirational Story) 🇧🇬

[@sasho888prm]

Bulgarian here, this is by far the best Buzludzha video I have seen!! It's an outright documentary! Most videos I've seen of the site, the visitors just used to turn up and find that the building is closed and maybe some security guard was walking around. Amazing to watch! I shed a tear actually. And I was thinking that whether some people liked the communist system and others didn't, this is still a piece of history that must be preserved! Fantastic video, and I hope they achieve their goal of the full restoration of the building, even though in Bulgaria things generally happen a lot slower.

[@ВалерияАверина-х9з]

Very interesting video! Thank you for taking the tour and showing us this place! Dora is just an incredibly strong person who really needs to be admired! ❤️

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much солнышко 🥰❤️

[@jvstcu76]

This is such a fascinating, informative, educational and inspiring video. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ You have done an outstanding job highlighting the restorative efforts taking place here. I like Dora's ideas about making the structure useful for artists and musicians to exhibit their creations and their talents. A "gathering place for positivity". I am glad that she wants to present the past history objectively and not gloss over the negatives of the Communist era in Bulgaria. Take care, Matt and Julia and enjoy your onward journey this week. 🤗❤️🙏🌎

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much John! Really appreciate it 🥰 Totally agree, it is an incredibly idea and we hope it will be such a positive thing for the entire country ❤️

[@krasimirmitrov9147]

The most stupid and useless place in Bulgaria .There are two other useless monument one in Varna one in Shumen.😁😁😁

[@menacedelish5127]

This video brought me to tears. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story about such an inspiring person.

[@MattandJulia]

Oh wow, thank you so much, it means the world that we could share it with you 🥰❤️

[@dairuna]

This is so nice to watch! I admire Dora and her team for their efforts and dedication. When things go south it's always easy to look the other way and pretend it never happened - it takes courage to accept, remember, criticize, compare, embrace and then take it into a hopefully better future. I hope they are successful and if I'd get the chance I would absolutely visit Buzludzha, after it has reopened to the public.

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it Dai! 🥰 Thry really are an incredible group of people and I’m sure you will loooove Buzludzha ❤️❤️❤️

[@Rico-ui6wg]

I can tell you this, Bulgaria is on top of my list now! Awesome video!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Rico! Really appreciate it 😘❤️

[@mt7130]

What a great look back in history at a what was beautiful and iconic building. With Dora's energy and commitment I'm sure it will be again. Thanks Matt and Julia for a very interesting and educational vlog, I will keep watching for more inspiation videos.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Dad 😀❤️

[@joannmcgowan9394]

Wow! What an absolutely beautiful video! Kudos to Dora for your amazing inspiration! I am in awe of the beautiful mosaics, and how they are restoring it. I also so enjoyed the history of the building. Lastly the video of the scenery was breathtaking! Fabulous video! Thank you for sharing

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it Jo Ann! 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@oliverinmga]

I went there about 5 years ago when it was just an abandoned building to take photos. The architecture and location are amazing. When I walked around inside I constantly thought to myself why aren't they maintaining this place? It's so cool to see them restoring it. I learned a lot about the history of the building from your video. Great video all around!

[@zezeandjr4110]

Bulgaria has a special place in my heart, this video, and this specific topic, makes it even more special, my dad initially told me about this place, and it's still on my bucket list, awesome to see being restored, a gem...

[@andrewlaughton2244]

Love Bulgaria such a beautiful place, but a shame to see buildings like this going to ruin. Dora is an inspiration to us all and I know she will get there in the end. A great informative video , thank you.

[@MattandJulia]

Glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️

[@marcpaloma2262]

Julia & Matt, you have presented a beautiful and educational video about a piece of history I knew nothing about. Thank you for educating me on the painstaking restoration that is going on here. It is truly remarkable, and I appreciate what you have shared. Keep creating this great content! ❤️

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Marc! Really appreciate it 🥰 lots of love! ❤️

[@cherylsalinas1548]

I have missed these types of videos showing the history of the areas you visit. It also goes to show you what one persistent person can accomplish. Look what she has accomplished by keeping at it. Awesome video. Thanks so much for sharing. It’s beautiful and amazing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it Cheryl! This is the general direction we want to go long term with the channel, we making love these types of videos and sharing incredible people and projects 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@moodymango8855]

@@MattandJulia Can't wait to watch more of this type of video. Again, thanks!❤

[@pammiller1985]

Really interesting and informative video! Keep finding and sharing these amazing places and people to share with us!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Pam 🥰❤️

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΓιαννίρης]

Great video! I was there 1 month ago traveling with my motorcycle from Greece to Bulgaria and i think it is an inspirational place.

[@MattandJulia]

Ah wow! It really is incredible! 🥰❤️

[@carole2952]

Very interesting; it’s such a shame when a beautiful building like that is left in ruins. Fantastic aerial video shots ❤️❤️❤️

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Carole ❤️❤️❤️

[@Anticommunism99]

It's not a shame considering the Marxist ideology and millions killed in Gulags around the globe!!!

[@delight3337]

What a lovely video. The architecture located in that spectacular location is truly amazing. This would be a fabulous place to visit and learn the history of Bulgaria.

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it! And totally agree 🥰 can’t wait to see it completed!! ❤️

[@heybug1091]

So magical! Thank you both for bringing us all along. 💚

[@MattandJulia]

So glad we can bring you along with us 🥰❤️

[@ianaaverianova]

Such a strong and inspiring video! You guys done an incredible job I really caught myself thinking that I was watching a real documentary about this place 👏🏼 hopefully it will help Dora to attract more tourists

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it 🥰❤️

[@rhonies9229]

Wow! This was fantastic. I love learning history and geography facts. What an amazing project and woman. Her comment near the end about history is so true. Safe travels. Hope Julia is feeling better.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Rhonie! 🥰❤️

[@2Travelis2Live]

Wow! this is amazing. I'm impressed with this young person who has begun this work. I love her vision. Thank you for this fantastic video.

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it Marcia ❤️

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Another fantastic video from one of the best on KZbin at having fun. So informational . Love you Guys💖💖 from Harriet, Jim and Yuki . Richmond. Va.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much guys, really appreciate it 🥰❤️

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Goodness me. Neverending respect for the thought and effort you both put into making this. Came for the drone shots, stayed for the storytelling 🙌🏻

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Mark! Really appreciate it, means the world 🥰❤️

[@moodymango8855]

Fascinating! It's a beautiful building. Kudos to the restoration efforts and to you, Matt, and Julia for this thoroughly enjoyable and educational video. Would love to get periodic updates on the progress being made by Dora. She is a national treasure.

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it Marta 🥰 Thank you so much ❤️

[@Jensie50]

Fascinating! Thanks so much for sharing this video about Buzludzha and its history and the restoration effort. What an amazing lady, so committed to preserve the monument for the future. It is situated in such an remarkable position with absolutely stunning views. So sad that the place has been neglected and vandalized, but it happened in a turbulent period in the country's history, one cannot judge the actions of people trying to survive and coping with such life altering changes. I will surely follow the progress of this remarkable project! ❤❤

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Johan! 🥰 Yeah absolutely, such earth shattering changing changes during that period of time, hard to imagine many of us wouldn’t do the same ❤️ So glad you enjoyed it ❤️❤️❤️

[@Jensie50]

❤❤

[@atbreet]

Bulgaria is so Beautiful! Amazing video guys! 🤩

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much guys 🥰❤️

[@lindacox6010]

Thank you for such a great video! Too bad someone in Bulgaria doesn’t help that group. The place is amazing. I have never seen anything like it. Thanks again for showing it.

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it Linda 🥰 thank you so much ❤️

[@bevanmacquibban6574]

Great insight into a beautiful vision for the future enjoyed the framing of this story very much keep the positive energy flowing

[@MattandJulia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jennh7040]

What an interesting video. Beautifully shot- y’all put so much work into this video. Thanks for educating us.

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it Jenn! Really appreciate it 🥰❤️

[@gwts1171]

Nice work Dora! I can't afford much (I'm not working right now), but I did make a small donation to the project. I'd love to go there once it gets restored. It's a long way from here in Minnesota, though. Thanks for the video, as always, Matt & Julia!!

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it Brian!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@amandadow5605]

Really interesting, thank you. Going to share with some conservators I know. I House sat in a Bulgarian village over a decade ago. Such an interesting country. Hope you are feeling better and enjoying your adventures.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Amanda! Wow so interesting! Did you enjoy Bulgaria? 🥰❤️

[@amandadow5605]

@@MattandJulia loved it, my bother in law retired there. We looked after their house in a village near Veliko Tarnovo. Saw eagles flying near bye, and after we left, there were wolves spotted near by too. Lots of Brutalist communist architecture still standing, and beautiful old Turkish houses, which were being left to rot.

[@glennichols6602]

Great vid! Good to see you guys still on the road 😎

[@MattandJulia]

Thanks so much Glen 😊❤️

[@johnburke5384]

Fantastic...so good, thank you Matt and Julia

[@richardmontgomery1774]

The irony will be that it will take just as long or longer to restore Buzludzha than it was actually officially in service. We were there in 2018 on a poor visibility day, but seeing the UFO like saucer emerge from the fog was awe inspiring. So glad to hear it is being restored. Thanks for the video Matt & Julia, and Dora for her determination. We'll be definately returning there one day.

[@MattandJulia]

Unfortunately so! Really hope the can get the funding needed to speed the restoration on 🤞🏻😊❤️

[@fornoobviousreason121]

Bulgaria has still not denounced communism. In that respect there is no healing process under way and as much as Dora is an admirable person - this place will keep on reminding to a large part of Bulgarians what a monstrous regime soviet communism was.

[@January14q]

📡💿This video was one of your best! Loved it! Thank You and Good job!!! 😍

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much April! ❤️❤️❤️

[@grahamhetherington9756]

Outstanding. So humbling yet inspirational. We need to harness the past to drive a positive future.

[@horcac]

Brilliant video, and Dora and her team are so inspiritational with this immense and very worthwhile restoration project, well done to all of you!

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@paulkelly8613]

Absolutely incredible. I can’t imagine the time and talent that went into this.

[@MattandJulia]

They are an inspiration for all of us 🥰❤️

[@jmw939]

What a great video! What a restoration project! Fascinating. Be well, both of you, and please keep the fabulous content coming!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️

[@gulliegulliver4546]

I live in Bulgaria and have visited Buzludza twice but was never able to enter. My very first thought was, why is no one trying to save this? That was back in 2009 when much of the roof was still intact. So happy to learn that there is now an effort to save, renovate and re-use this amazing monument.

[@kosmicheskiprah]

There are ongoing partial conservation works but it is said that it might be open to visitors. Many local media have confirmed that it will be open for visitors after the winter season i.e. spring 2023.

[@nadinecampbell3676]

I sincerely hope her dream of restoring this building is realised. Absolutely amazing.

[@elizabethveisz3173]

Wow, it takes an inspiring amount of vision and persistence to embark on a project like that. I hope you get to go back and see the progress in future years!

[@MattandJulia]

Us too! Would be amazing to film a ‘then and now’ video 🥰❤️

[@brieeloise2618]

I love these deep dives into history and real stories of the people in the countries you visit!

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️

[@HeritageCast]

Fantastic work. Btw great narration yall are getting really good at it.. Doras vibe is so cool....

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it 🥰 She is an incredible lady! 😍❤️

[@sandrotributi]

The video is very beautiful and interesting. Thanks a lot Matt & Julia.

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@alisonmuckert572]

Wow, I never knew this place existed. Sad to see what neglect can do. What a dedicated group of people

[@MattandJulia]

They really are an incredible group! ❤️

[@vincematuszek4023]

Great video , such a fascinating place, I hope you keep doing videos like this and keep up the good vids too. 👍

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Vince! 🥰❤️

[@katerinazervata]

Very interesting building 🏫 Nice to see that is been restored . You guys are moving around so fast . Where to next ????

[@MattandJulia]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊 Another video coming from Bulgaria before continuing east 🥰❤️

[@buzludzhamonument3d]

Awesome! Thanks for the video.

[@axlslak]

Well, that's sad. As a Romanian I think that's sad. I'm... I was curious why humans could abandon something like Gobekli Tepe. I mean, there's a theory that the site was simply abandoned. This site reminds me of why people abandon sites. On the other hand, we in Romania have Casa Poporului (House of the people). It's the biggest building on earth by weight. It's now the Parliament building. It's kinda like the Bulgarian Buzludzha except Ceaucescu was way more crazy. And third, and here is where it gets interesting, there are old sites, of the bourgeoisie, kept from when this country was a kingdom. Like Peles Castle. Some might say it's a relic from another era, that was respected and preserved, in spite of despising the era they are in. I am sorry to say but at this point Buzludzha is too far gone. It's only the concrete left. All the other stuff was valuable, not the concrete. Really sad. But on the other hand, maybe they bring back life to Gobekli Tepe. People around this area seem to need sometimes milenia to remember who they are :)

[@JayStapley]

Thank you for this: it’s inspiring and genuinely awesome!

[@karlad3213]

Very beautiful place. The mosaics are real nice. Thank you for sharing 💕

[@MattandJulia]

Glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@stupormundi7]

When you guys come back to Mexico? i recently found you...great videos. Keep up the good work...

[@MattandJulia]

Definitely at some point, but no plans just yet 😊 Thank you so much ❤️

[@nickthomas181]

A great vlog and great mosaics .I hope they mange to restore it one day. Safe travels on the road to Kazakhstan!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Nick! So glad you enjoyed it! 🥰❤️

[@olivialaughton4977]

Dora is such an inspiration! I would've loved to see it in its full glory. Can't fault the view 😁 I love following your journey! Keep them coming 🙂🇧🇬

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@michelleelmer8911]

I found your channel and absolutely love it. I lost my best friend, soul mate my husband. We did everything together for almost 30 years. Your a couple that reminds me of my husband and I . That was true eternal love I see that in you both. You have a relationship most people look for but are not truly committed. Thank goodness their are young people who are willing to go the length to have the love I see in you both.

[@MattandJulia]

Hi Michelle, thank you so much for your lovely comment, it honestly brought us both to tears a little. I am so sorry to hear about your late husband, sending you all the love and strength we can! ❤️❤️❤️

[@cindybrodie9769]

What an unusual structure. So glad you captured it! This woman is so gifted to envision and execute this mission. You guys did a great job of covering this. Thank you so much!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Cindy! 🥰 She is an incredible woman! Not sure if I could have withstood the amount of “no’s” she heard. An inspiration ❤️

[@eddy3093]

People like Dora make my heart warm, we need to preserve places like this all over our planet. Buzludzha is now on my bucket list!

[@MattandJulia]

Totally agree, with both points! 🥰❤️

[@frankb1]

Great video!!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much 🥰❤️

[@wildwheelsdarin]

What an amazing opportunity! Those mosaics are timeless and it's wonderful to know there's people like Dora and her team who want to preserve our history. We need to be learning from the past and not erasing it! This video was so good. One of my favourites. It's too bad only 16.5k have viewed the video. I hope a lot more discover it!

[@thirdrockjul2224]

Nice work. ❤

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much ❤️🙏🏼

[@Miroslava_Ivanova]

As a Bulgarian, who's traveled by "the UFO" a number of times, I've always been curious what the inside looked like, as by the time I was born it was already out of use, and I've always loved the design of the building. I'm really glad to find out that there's a restoration effort going on!

[@valyamarinova178]

Влизала съм в Чинията наскоро след откриването и помня всичко: сграда, мозайки, интериор - в блестящ вид.

[@RenataJ]

Great story and video!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@JM-vh7oc]

That was incredible. So much admiration for Dora and team

[@johndewey6358]

What an inspiring young lady. Persevere

[@MattandJulia]

She is an incredible person 😍❤️

[@justjordiano]

What a place! I've never heard of it before. It's a shame that a full restoration with a modern twist as mentioned isn't possible.

[@MattandJulia]

Really glad you enjoyed the video 🥰

[@ninemoonplanet]

Personally I would like to see this become something important for the people, regardless of the politics. While she may not like the idea of removing so much of the political images, as people will find them very upsetting, or find them inspiring to return to the past. Turning it into a cultural center makes sense, and certainly all those extremely expensive materials like marble, copper, would unreasonable given the immense costs. She has the "opportunity" to modify the materials, to bring in more Bulgarian craftsmanship and traditions. My point, make it for the people of the future, let the political change but keep the building for everyone.

[@MattandJulia]

That’s exactly what she wants, for it to be progressive and objective, for the future of Bulgaria 😊

[@aaronwest6651]

Soviet era Futurist / Brutalist Architecture at its finest! I remember learning about this building while in design school. Love the grass roots effort being undertaken to preserve the complex. Great job capturing such a unique place.

[@WWarped1]

Great video, and quite jealous. Such an iconic communist building. I knew it was in a state, but not quite that bad. These places need preserving, we need to preserve the bad and good. No point sanitizing history. We need the bad to measure the good against, and warn us what errors went before.

[@MattandJulia]

Exactly, couldn’t agree more! 🥰 Unfortunately there is a big tendency towards trying to paper over so much of history these days xxx

[@Deathwing2001]

That is a cool place, it’s a shame it got looted so badly. It’s great that Dora and her team are trying to preserve it though. Mr Bald would love those old mosaics lol.

[@MattandJulia]

For sure it is a massive task but an incredible one 😊

[@scottmcmurray3233]

Fascinating!

[@MattandJulia]

Glad you enjoyed it Scott ❤️

[@candykane4271]

The Soviets had a lot of money to spend on monuments and mosaics. This will be so valuable when completed. Bald and Bankrupt would be proud.

[@emmacameron42]

Wow those mosaics are incredible!!

[@MattandJulia]

Honestly such incredible work! 😮😍

[@pinkiesmum]

How amazing! I am speechless!

[@lolah3838]

Wow. What an incredible monument. And what an incredible woman and organization working on restoration.

[@happybuddhabear1155]

Wow. Simply wow!!! ❤ So inspiring.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼❤️

[@susannatiirola]

This was an interesting video.

[@MattandJulia]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@mariendorf1981]

Bald and Bankrupt would absolutely love this!

[@MattandJulia]

For sure haha

[@deniseweatherill8869]

Wow such a shame to see a beautiful building deteriorate. Well don’t to Dora and her team and to Matt and Julia for highlighting this project. Great documentary.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much Mum! 😀❤️

[@donovandavidsonAlton]

Nice touch very interesting UK😃

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you! ❤️😊

[@stan3110]

Bulgaria was founded in 681 and is the oldest European country. The monument of Buzludzha was built in 1981 in honor of the 1300th anniversary of the founding of Bulgaria.

[@НатальяКуцева-о2й]

Господи, в каком плачевном состоянии этот памятник и сколько усилий ещё необходимо, чтобы его восстановить. Молодцы👍

[@MattandJulia]

Спасибо большое Мамуль 🥰❤️

[@MrAltsek]

Каква съсипия сме допуснали в минало и настояще. Надявам се повече млади българи с оцелял интелект да се събудят. Благодаря на тези добронамерени чужденци, че помагат да си отворим очите.

[@anita.b]

pich nikoi normalen ne mu se vrushta v taq kochina, chill gledaite si tam fashistite i rusofilite i kak stavate ot 7 na 4 miliona tupi orki lmao

[@terrygauvin3961]

How interesting great job very interesting 👏 video 👍

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️

[@bobwalker9635]

Very interesting!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much Bob! 🥰

[@karmeg400]

Amazing

[@MattandJulia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@AnunnakiMind]

Bulgaria is so Beautiful!

[@esterherschkovich6499]

Hello❤️loves...Blogadario...😊Want to go...Enjoy...😊

[@MattandJulia]

Hello Stella 😘 thank you so much 🤗

[@revinhatol]

BSP would have used this eventually.

[@annajanka1124]

I'd love to see the end result of the restoration of that round building.

[@MattandJulia]

Us too, we will definitely do a follow up 😍❤️

[@justjordiano]

Dora is a legend!

[@MattandJulia]

An absolute legend! ❤️

[@zabar8835]

Это не забытое прошлое это украденное будущее. В этом храме не вырывали сердца их там зажигали и гореть они будут вечно.

[@MY-kb4ei]

The difference between the past and the present is clearly displayed here - before it was a time of peace, beauty, culture, warm and open human relationships, desire to develop, achieve more, to be useful to society.... now - devastation, profanity, barbarism, crime and cold ignorance and pointless hate amongst the people... So sad we now live in the cruel and primitive times of democracy ...

[@atilamatamoros7499]

I hated the brutality beyond the concrete, until I encountered the beauty, unsurpassed aesthetics of the Bulgarian variety. Why it happened here? No where else?

[@underthetornado]

Fantastic and interesting history there. No bare feet!.... lol. Ok, what's for lunch?.... kidding!..... no, really,....what's for lunch?... ha ha ha.😎🏜🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤🦋🦋🦋🌞🌞I'm still sick from covid...pneumonia it's making me feel stoned...sorry. I'm silly. Loved the mosaic on that building...

[@MattandJulia]

Haha, so glad you enjoyed it 🥰 hope you are feeling a little better! ❤️❤️❤️

[@analitikacsgo]

what is going on with the stella? why don’t u climb up there?

[@chaosisthebestsauce]

we all should help them fund it

[@darrylhall3690]

Like it or not its your history.... Learn from it and move on and better yourself as a culture. Pros and cons to everything. But just remember your history is still there.. Be better move on and up. America is flawed as all get out with the hidden Socialisms. But we always need to learn move on and up. Be better as a populace worldwide.

[@MattandJulia]

Couldn’t agree more 😊

[@НикитаЧернов-я7э]

🔥🔥🔥

[@MattandJulia]

🤗😘🤗

[@LiHongYu2019]

keep doing.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much ❤️🙏🏼