Iliyan Kuzmanov

Iliyan Kuzmanov
Born
Илиян Кузманов

(1979-02-03) February 3, 1979
Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Alma materPlovdiv University
Concordia University
OccupationsJournalist, writer, producer, public figure, activist

Iliyan Kuzmanov (born February 3, 1979) is a Bulgarian journalist, writer, and activist.[1][2] He is the author of the books If You Meet Buddha, Kill Him! (2021)[3][4] and The Devil! I Know Him (2022).[4][5] Kuzmanov is the producer and screenwriter of the documentary Pilgrim in Thailand (2024).[6]

Early life and education

Kuzmanov was born in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria. He studied law in Plovdiv in 2004 and history at Concordia University in Montreal in 2012.[7][8] Since 2011, Kuzmanov has resided in London, England, where he has been developing social initiatives including a community center, a library, support programs for the homeless, and local community development projects.[9]

Career

In 2019, Kuzmanov founded the Art Angel Foundation in Bulgaria, addressing issues such as human trafficking, domestic violence, and discrimination.[10]

In 2022, Kuzmanov created the public discussion forum "I Love Bulgaria" with other activists to create a dialogue between citizens and institutions.[11][12]

In 2023, Kuzmanov launched an analytical platform in London to address disinformation, which was developed in collaboration with the NGO Action For Community Development (AFCD) London and volunteers.[13][14]

In 2024, the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, awarded the documentary Pilgrim in Thailand,[6] produced and written by Iliyan Kuzmanov, with the documentary award at the Slavic Fairy Tale International Film Festival. The documentary explores the concept of sustainable tourism. The festival jury included Ivan Tonev, a Bulgarian film producer and director, and Prof. Yu Xiaogan, president of the Chinese Academy of Cinema and TV Series.[6]

Books

  • If You Meet Buddha, Kill Him! (2021)[3][15][16]
  • The Devil! I Know Him (2022)[4]

References

  1. ^ Antimova, Boryana (13 September 2024). "Илиян Кузманов: Рицарят на Доброто от Лондон, който помага на Родината (ВИДЕО)" [Iliyan Kuzmanov: The Knight of Good from London, who helps the Motherland (VIDEO)]. BG VOICE (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Как се пише бестселър" [How to write a bestseller]. Bulgarian National Television (in Bulgarian). 23 December 2021. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  3. ^ a b Grozeva, Angelina (28 July 2022). "Илиян Кузманов с нова книга и с нова кауза" [Iliyan Kuzmanov with a new book and a new cause]. Bulgarian National Radio (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "Илиян Кузманов - първият българин в класацията "Топ 20" на "Амазон" с книгата си "Ако срещнеш Буда, убий го" - разширена версия" [Iliyan Kuzmanov - the first Bulgarian in the "Top 20" ranking on "Amazon" with his book "If You Meet Buddha, Kill Him" - extended version]. Bulgarian National Television (in Bulgarian). 23 January 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Илиян Кузманов е високо оценен в британска литературна класация" [Iliyan Kuzmanov is highly rated in a British literary ranking]. Bulgarian National Radio (in Bulgarian). 20 December 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  6. ^ a b c "Закриване на Международния кино и телевизионен фестивал "Славянска приказка", XII издание 2024" [Closing of the International Film and Television Festival "Slavic Fairy Tale", XII edition 2024]. Executive Agency For Bulgarians Abroad (in Bulgarian). 18 September 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Социален Ангел" [Social Angel]. PA Media.net (Interview) (in Bulgarian). 5 July 2022. Archived from the original on 8 August 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  8. ^ Vencheva, Stefka (18 May 2020). "Да се учиш от Учителя на Кисинджър" [Learning from Kissinger's Master]. PZdnes (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  9. ^ "Българин управлява едно от най-добрите кафенета в Лондон" [A Bulgarian runs one of the best cafes in London]. Dnevnik (in Bulgarian). 13 February 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  10. ^ "След успешен бизнес в Лондон, Илиян Кузманов избира да се прибере в Пазарджик" [After a successful business in London, Iliyan Kuzmanov chooses to return to Pazardzhik]. bTV (in Bulgarian). 3 May 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Пазарджишки общественик бил заплашван, попаднал в списъка с "народни предатели"" [A Pazardzhik public figure was threatened, placed on the list of "traitors to the people"]. Maritsa (in Bulgarian). 17 June 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  12. ^ "Среща с граждани и институции на тема "Да поговорим откровено за Демографията."" [Meeting with citizens and institutions on the topic "Let's talk frankly about Demography."]. Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (in Bulgarian). 15 June 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  13. ^ Vencheva, Stefka (13 September 2023). "В Лондон: Илиян Кузманов със семинар "Как да направиш 3 милиона паунда и да ги изхарчиш за обществото"" [In London: Iliyan Kuzmanov with a seminar "How to make 3 million pounds and spend it on society"]. PZdnes (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  14. ^ "Илиян Кузманов от Лондон за информационната война!" [Iliyan Kuzmanov from London about the information war!]. PA Media.net (in Bulgarian). 3 October 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  15. ^ "Писателят Илиян Кузманов обявява награда за дебютен роман на български автор" [Writer Iliyan Kuzmanov announces award for debut novel by a Bulgarian author]. Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (in Bulgarian). 10 February 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  16. ^ "Българска книга стана бестселър" [Bulgarian book becomes a bestseller]. Nova (in Bulgarian). 2 December 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
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