Дружинките „България за себе си“ (1886–1887)
The Companies “Bulgaria for Itself” (1886–1887)

Summary/Abstract: The companies “Bulgaria for itself” are created by the ruling circles to secure an effective support of the established after the victory of the contra coup d’état in August 1886 political regime in the Principality of Bulgaria. Together with the army and the police, the companies are to realize the material support of the regime and that’s why their members are armed. The network of the companies covers the whole country, and membership is not limited. Their members are the representatives of different political movements united because of the anti-Russian politics of the regency and the government. They are ruled by the Central Committee, practically representing the company from the capital. The relations of the local committees with the members of the regency or of the government are closer than with the Central Committee and this illustrates best of all their place. The real usage of the companies is expressed in two directions: active support to the ruling organs and against the opposition; and respect and fear of the population.

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