The Goriyani movement in Bulgaria consisted of various armed detachments that fought against the communist regime. These groups were made up of individuals from different backgrounds who were determined to resist the oppressive government. Here are some notable Goriyani detachments and their activities:
Early Detachments
Goriyani Detachment from the Godech District: Established in 1947, this detachment was led by Todor Dimitrov Filipov. They were part of the early resistance efforts against the communist regime.
Sixth Pirin Detachment: Formed in early 1947 under Gerasim Todorov's leadership. To increase their mobility, this detachment split into two smaller groups, with the second led by Kiril Bengazov. Unfortunately, both groups were defeated, and 84 members and supporters faced court trials, resulting in twelve death sentences Istanbul Day Tour.
Continued Resistance
Pazardjik District Detachment: Active until late 1949, this detachment played a significant role in the ongoing resistance efforts.
Three Goriyani Detachments in Pirin Mountain: Organized in 1949, these detachments operated in the mountainous regions, continuing the fight against the regime.
First Sliven Detachment: This well-armed group consisted of 28 members, led by Penyo Christov Michov. They were destroyed in mid-November 1950.
Second Sliven Detachment: Established in April 1951, this detachment, under Georgi Marinov Turpanov, had about 150 members, including several women. They were active in the Sliven Mountains, facing significant opposition from military troops stationed in the area.
Expanding the Movement
Rilski Bojtzi Detachment: Formed in Dupnitza in 1950 under Nikola Hajdutov, this group operated in Dupnitza and Gorna Dzhumaja.
Yambol District Detachment: Active in the spring of 1950, this group contributed to the resistance efforts in the region.
Ruse Detachment: Created in September 1950 by eight individuals in Ruse, this detachment grew to 40 members, gaining many supporters in local villages. However, it was destroyed by May-June 1951.
Rila Warriors: Also established in 1950 under Nikola Hajdutov, they operated in Dupnitsa and Gorna Dzhumaja.
Notable Organizations
Stara Zagora Armed Detachment: Set up in October 1950, it had 145 underground members by the end of 1951.
Goriyani Bulgarian Resistance Movement: Founded in early April 1951, primarily by students from Plovdiv, this group had 46 members, including three women and several runaway soldiers. In August 1951, they established a second detachment led by Georgi Komitov.
Kazanluk Goriyani Detachment: Initiated by eight members in April 1951 near the village of Stryama. As their numbers grew, they split into three smaller groups, each operating in different areas of the Kazanluk district.
Karlovo Detachment: Formed at the beginning of 1951 by brothers Atanas and Ivan Batalov from Karavelovo. Their activities spanned the Karlovo and Staroselo regions of the Balkan Mountains.
Later Developments
Summer of 1951: Four additional Goriyani detachments were established in the Plovdiv region.
Sapareva Banya Goriyani Detachment: Created in autumn 1951 but was soon discovered and destroyed.
Popovo Detachment: Led by Dobri Christov Chupukov, this armed group consisted of 16 members and operated in the Popovo district until its destruction in early 1952.
Elena Area Detachment: Set up in 1950, this group was uncovered and destroyed in 1951, but another detachment emerged in the same area in 1954.
These detachments played a crucial role in the fight against the communist regime, demonstrating the resilience and determination of the Bulgarian people during a difficult time in their history.
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