Team of the project:

Deyan Kolev – Manager of the project

E-mail: deyankolev@dir.bg

Tomislav Donchev – Project coordinator
E-mail: tomislavdonchev@abv.bg

Georgi Tzvarkalev – Project Accountant
E-mail: georgi@accountant.com

Andrey Iliev - Head of the research team
E-mail: aleff@abv.bg

Research Team
 
 
 

CURRICULUM VITAE
DEYAN DIMITROV KOLEV
(see picture)
Personal Details Address
Nationality: Bulgarian Veliko Turnovo 5000
Date of Birth: 18 April 1975 G.Benkovski Str. 8/V, Flat 8
  Bulgaria
  Tel: 00359 87 337 261
  e-mail: deyankolev@dir.bg
Education
1989 - 1992
Hristo Botev Gymnasium, Popovo
1992 - 1997
MA in Philosophy, SS Cyril and Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo 
1996 - 1997
Second Specialty in English, SS Cyril and Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo
1999 - 2000
English Language School Diel, Veliko Turnovo
Employment
1994 - 1995
Journalist, Radio Veliko Turnovo
1995 - 1997
Editor, Newspaper University, Veliko Turnovo
1999
Assistant, Sociological Agency Demoscop, Veliko Turnovo
1999 - 2000
Teacher, High Military School, Gorna Oriahovitza
2000 - present
Teacher, Professional High-school "Dr.Vasil Beron", Veliko Turnovo
Awards and Scholarships
1994
First award on "The Future of Philosophy" of the National Philosophical Association, Bulgaria
1995-1996
Awards for high academic achievements, Open Society Foundation, Bulgaria
1999
Third award on "South-Eastern Europe - Our Shared Future", Balkan Youth Association
Conferences
April 1996
Student round table "Politics and Language", Veliko Turnovo, (co-organizer) 
Presented paper entitled "Lucacs and Heidegger"
May 1996
Conference "Philosophy, Science and Religion", Veliko Turnovo, (co-organizer) 
Presented paper entitled "The Language of Philosophy"
May 1997
First National Conference "America and Europe: Integration and Differentiation of Cultures", Veliko Turnovo, (co-organizer). Presented paper entitled "The Sense of the Conquista in the 16th Century"
May 1997
First National Conference "Burial rites and traditions" 
Presented paper entitled "Conceptions of death according to the ancient and modern Maya"
May 1998
Second International Conference "America and Europe: Integration and Differentiation of Cultures", Veliko Turnovo, (co-organizer). Presented paper entitled "The Idea of the Third Culture in Latin America"
April 2000
Seminar "The Corruption – Traditional and Modern Dimensions" 
Presented paper entitled "Sociological Investigation on Corruption in Veliko Turnovo – 2000"
May 2000
Third International Conference "America and Europe: Integration and Differentiation of Cultures", Veliko Turnovo, (co-organizer). Presented paper entitled "Inka Garcilaso de la Vega and Jose Maria Arguedas"
October 2001
‘Sveta Gora’ – a Model of Ethnic Tolerance’ (participant). 
Presented paper entitled ‘The Roma Element in Roma Legends’
Publications
"From Myth to Art – Death in Mesoamerica." Literaturen vestnik (Sofia), 19 Sept. 1994.
 
"The Future of Philosophy." Philosophia 1 (1995).
 
"Kant – the Highways before Metaphysics." Philosophia 3 (1996)
 
"Politics and Languages." Philosophia 4-5 (1997).
 
"The philosophy of Jose Vasconcelos." Philosophia 6 (1999)
 
"I believe, because it is absurd."Philosophski alternativi 1(1996)
 
"The Philosophy of Kant." In Pir (Feast):1996, ed. Sava Vasilev. Veliko Turnovo: Veliko Turnovo University press, 1996.
 
"Reflections on World and Sense." In Pir (Feast): 1997, ed. Sava Vasilev. Veliko Turnovo: Veliko Turnovo University press, 1997.
 
"Sense and Culture: The Conquista in Mexico." In Studentski izsledvania (Student research), ed. Petar Todorov. Veliko Turnovo: Veliko Turnovo University press, 1997.
 
"The Sense of the Conquista in the 16th Century." In "America and Europe: Integration and Differentiation of Cultures", eds. Stefan Yordanov, Deyan Kolev, Snejina Stefanova. Veliko Turnovo: Pan VT, 1997.
 
"The Problem of Sense: Ontological Dimensions." In Philosophski izsledvania (Philosophical Research), ed. Sasho Markov. Veliko Turnovo: Veliko Turnovo University press, 1999.
 
"The Idea Of The Third Culture In Latin America." In "America And Europe: Integration And Differentiation Of Cultures – 2", Eds. Stefan Yordanov, Deyan Kolev. Veliko Turnovo: Faber, 2000.
 
"The Attitude Towards Corruption In Veliko Turnovo." In The Corruption – Traditional and Modern Dimensions. Veliko Turnovo: Faber, 2001.
 
"The Roma Element in Roma Legends." In ‘Sveta Gora’ – a Model of Ethnic Tolerance (in print)
Social Activities
1995 - 1996
Chairman of Center of Philosophy, Veliko Turnovo
1996 - 1997
Chairman of Student Council of SS Cyril and Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo
1999 - 2000
Chairman of the non-government organization Center for Educational and Cultural Initiatives, Veliko Turnovo
2000 – present
Project Manager, Association "Future for the Roma people", Veliko Turnovo
Projects
 
2001
Preserving And Popularizing Roma Culture In Central Bulgaria 
Financial support – Open Society Institute, Budapest, Hungary
2001
Environmental protection of Resen Village, Veliko Turnovo District. 
Financial support – Ministry of Environment, Bulgaria
Languages
Bulgarian – Fluent spoken and written
 
English - Fluent spoken and written
 
Spanish - Fluent spoken and written
 
Russian - Fluent spoken and written
 
Romani – Elementary
Computer Skills
Windows 98, Microsoft Word 97, Microsoft Excel 97 - Competent user, Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator


 CURRICULUM VITAE
TOMISLAV DONCHEV
(see picture)

Personal data  
Date of birth 06.08.1973
Address Gabrovo 24 Zelena livada St.
Telephone 066 / 5 56 39; 066/ 3 41 05

E-mail

tomislavdonchev@abv.bg
Marital status  Married 
Military obligations  Completed
Driving license 

Category B 

Education  
1998 International Summer School in Political Science and International Relations- Republic of Poland 

Graduated courses: "Nature of politics"

"Political institutions in democracy" 

1993- 1997 Veliko Turnovo University "St. St. Cjril and Methodius" Faculty of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy 
1995-1997 Veliko Turnovo University "St. Cyiril and St. Methodius" Additional speciality - Journalism 
1987- 1991  Natural Science High School-Gabrovo
Professional experience   
10/2001 Member of the Public council of Committee "Civil Society"; Bulgarian Parliament 
01/2001 "Hi-Tech Business Incubator"- Gabrovo- Executive Director 
06/2000 Open Society Club – Gabrovo, Chief Secretary
11/1999- 06/2000  Radio "Gabrovo" Ltd. – Editor 
06/1999- 11/1999  "Center for Educational and Cultural Initiatives" – Veliko Turnovo – Chief Coordinator
09/1997- 06/1999 Humanitarian High School "St. Cyiril and St. Methodius"-Teacher- Social Psychology, Philosophy
1995- 1996 Agency for Sociological researches- "DEMOSKOP"- Research worker
Professional Skills  
Language  English 

Russian 

Computer skills  MS Office, Internet applications
Others skills  Graduated courses of the "R.W.C.T" program (New educational strategies); NGO management; Preparation and realization of projects in the fields of: regional development, social problems and education; Fundraising 
Publications in specialized periodicals 7 - "Philosophy" – magazine; "Philosophic Alternatives" ;", "Philosophic Forum" – philosophic collections 
Interests  Regional development, Social conflicts, PR

 


CURRICULUM VITAE
GEORGI IVANOV TSVARKALEV
(see picture)

Name : Georgi Ivanov Tsvarkalev
Date of Birth : 23 February 1961
Place of Birth: Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Nationality: Bulgarian
Address: 21 "T. Ivanov" Str. , Gabrovo
Marital Status: Married with one child
Education: Academy of Economics "D. A. Tsenov", Svishtov, The department of Accounting and Control
Job Experience:    Accountant in "FINTEX" Ltd. – 3 years
Chief accountant in "ELOVITSA" Ltd. – 2 years
Deputy chief accountant in "BALKANBANK" Ltd. – 2 years
Chief accountant in "BALKANBANK" Ltd. – 4 years
Accountant in "Open Society Information Center" – 2 years
NGO Experience : Participation in the projects: “Bridges”, “Fight àgainst the Corruption”, “Center for work with volunteers" etc.
Additional Qualifications: Computer literacy; Fluency in written and spoken Russian; Basic knowledge of English


CURRICULUM VITAE
ANDREY ILIEV

Research Team
1. Ludmila Petrova Zhivkova
Born in August 28, 1980 in Veliko Turnovo; a student in Internation Relations at Sofia University. Chairman of Student Society for Development of Interethnic Dialogue.
2. Ilian Asenov Patzev
Born in August 8, 1978 in Pleven. A student in Economics  at Veliko Turnovo University during the project. Member of the board of Student Society for Development of Interethnic Dialogue.
3. Yelis Erolova Ahmedova
Born in Septenber 2, 1979 in Svistov. She has graduated the Aprilov High School, Gabrovo. At the time of the project a student, forth year, in Ehnology at Sofia University. She has participated in several projects of International Center for Minority Problems and Cultural Interactions, Open Society Foundation, Sofia, etc. She has participated in two courses about Romanes and Roma Culture.
4. Plamen Asenov Pacev
Born in July 20, 1980. At present student in Finances at Veliko Turnovo University.
5. Maya Sasheva Stilianova
Born in July 7, 1975 in Simeonovgrad. She has graduated Philosophy at Veliko Turnovo University in 2001. At present enrolled in a MA program at Sofia University.
6. Sasho Ivanov Angelov
7. Emilia Raicheva Borisova
Born in February 5, 1981 in Popovo. At present she is a forth year student in Biology and Chemistry at Shumen University.
8. Teodora Sivkova Krumova
Born in April 24, 1976 in Shumen. Graduated Archaeology at Veliko Turnovo University in 2000. In 2001 successfully defended a MA degree at Central European University, Budapest.
9. Andrey Ivanov Iliev
10. Deyan Dimitrov Kolev
Born in April 18, 1975 in Targoviste. Graduated Philosophy at Veliko Turnovo University in 1997.
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