The Rise and Fall of the Youth Republic in Rural Bulgaria: the Case of Momina Tsarkva
The Rise and Fall of the Youth Republic in Rural Bulgaria: the Case of Momina Tsarkva
Author(s): Aneliya KuzmanovaSubject(s): Anthropology
Published by: Muzeul Ţăranului Român, Editura Martor
Keywords: Youth Republic; rural ghetto; Strandja-Sakar; projects of modernity; rural transformations; socialism; neoliberalism
Summary/Abstract: This article delves into the intricacies of rural transformations in 20th century Bulgaria through the lens of so-called Projects of Modernity. Combining this broad methodological tool with the micro-level analysis of fieldwork anthropology, the article offers insight into the complex agenda and unexpected outcomes of the unorthodox Youth Republic Project. In practical terms, the article serves to stimulate discussions and offer strategies for the sustainability of dying rural communities such as Momina Tsarkva, through the investigation of the history, everyday experiences and cultural legacies inherited from the various Projects of Modernity.
Journal: Martor. Revue d’Anthropologie du Musée du Paysan Roumain
- Issue Year: 2014
- Issue No: 19
- Page Range: 115-132
- Page Count: 18