About Radoy Ralin
Lived 1922 – 2004 (aged 82). Radoy Ralin was a Bulgarian translator, poet, writer, editing staff, dissident and 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.
Honours Radoy Ralin Peak on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after Radoy Ralin.
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Who was Radoy Ralin?
Bulgarian writer (1923–2004)
When was Radoy Ralin born?
Radoy Ralin was born on 23 April 1922 in Sliven.
When did Radoy Ralin die?
Radoy Ralin died on 21 July 2004 in Sofia.
What was Radoy Ralin's occupation?
Radoy Ralin was a translator, poet, writer, editing staff, dissident and satirist.
What nationality was Radoy Ralin?
Radoy Ralin was Bulgarian.
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