Dobri Chintulov , who also wrote other famous patriotic poems like "Where are you, faithful national love?".
Written by the celebrated poet around 1840, the poem served as a powerful call to arms for the Bulgarian people to wake from their "deep sleep" and rise against Ottoman rule. Key Facts: stani_yunak_balkanski
The music is believed to have originated from a Russian romance song. Dobri Chintulov , who also wrote other famous
The song remains a staple at patriotic events and national holidays, such as Unification Day (September 6). It has been performed and recorded by numerous artists, including the Bulgaria Vocal Ensemble and the Berkovitsa Brass Band . stani_yunak_balkanski