Gori͡a︡nite: Koi sa te? (Bulgarian Edition)

"Gori͡a︡nite: Koi sa te?" by Dini͡u︡ Sharlanov delves into the hidden history of the Gorianite movement, an armed resistance against the communist regime in Bulgaria that emerged after September 9, 1944. Drawing from strictly secret archives of the State Security Directorate, this book uncovers the untold stories of those who opposed the Sovietization of Bulgaria. It explores the social and political foundations of this resistance, detailing the actions of various groups and individuals, including peasants, officers, and members of different political affiliations, who risked everything to challenge the totalitarian system.

Sharlanov's research sheds light on the State Security's methods of combating the opposition, including the establishment of a special department dedicated to liquidating Gorianite detachments, often labeled as "bandit groups" in official records. The book reveals the harsh realities faced by those who dared to resist, from the early legal political opposition to the later illegal armed struggle, providing a comprehensive account of a crucial, yet often suppressed, period in Bulgarian history. This work offers an essential perspective on the human cost of totalitarian rule and the enduring spirit of defiance.