Hristo kalchev biography of martin luther

This article presents one of the most dramatic episodes in the history of Europe in the late 19th c. Bulgaria, newly liberated by Russia, opposes Russian interference in its internal affairs. This is the first successful attempt of the legally dependent and regulated vassal state to resist a Great Power such as Russia, whose special interests are recognized by the European diplomacy. In this stands out the figure of Stefan Stambolov, who is an admirer of Russia and who rejects Bulgaria's dependence with all the consequences. In this respect Bulgaria sets up a precedent for independent policy, being dependent at the same time on other forces who supported Bulgaria in this diplomatic quarrel. This is the essence of the 'Bulgarian crisis' in which is described in the books on the history of European nineteenth century written by Simeon Radev.