Radoy Ralin
Radoy Ralin (April 23, 1922 – July 22, 2004), born Dimitar Stefanov Stoyanov was a Bulgarian dissident, poet, and satirist. After the downfall of the communist regime, he was urged to run for Parliament, but adamantly refused. His works have been translated into 37 languages.
Radoy Ralin

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- Born
- 1922 · Sliven.
- Died
- 2004 · Sofia.
- Nationality
- Bulgaria
- Occupation
- translator · poet · writer · editing staff · dissident · satirist
- Languages
- Bulgarian
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• Name — Radoy Ralin • Native Name — Радой Ралин • Native Name Lang — bg • Born — 23 April 1922 • Birthplace — Sliven, Bulgaria • Died — 21 July 2004 • Place of death — Sofia, Bulgaria • Resting Place — Sofia Central Cemetery • Education — Sofia University • Occupation — Writer, poet, satirist Radoy Ralin (April 23, 1922 – July 22, 2004), born Dimitar Stefanov Stoyanov was a Bulgarian dissident, poet, and satirist. After the downfall of the communist regime, he was urged to run for Parliament, but adamantly refused. His works have been translated into 37 languages.
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Radoy Ralin Peak on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after Radoy Ralin.
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- 1.Detrez, Raymond. Historical Dictionary of Bulgaria. The Scarecrow Press, Inc. 366. 2006.
- 2.Radoi Ralin: Much loved Bulgarian satirist who gave expression to his dissidence in epigrams, novels, poems and plays. The Times. 26. August 24, 2004.
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