Exploring Buzludzha, Bulgaria's abandoned communist monument

The Buzz Luza Monument, once the epicenter of the Bulgarian Communist Party, is located atop the Balkan Mountains. Built for meetings and ceremonies, it was abandoned in 1989 after the fall of the Iron Curtain. The monument has since deteriorated due to harsh conditions and vandalism. Its Soviet-style star was visible from afar, and the site now bears graffiti, including the phrase 'Never Forget Your Past.'

Where is the Buzz Luza Monument located?

• Near the Romanian border

• On top of the Balkan Mountains

• In the center of Sofia

• In the Bulgarian capital

For how many years was the Buzz Luza Monument operational?

• Twelve years

• Five years

• Ten years

• Eight years

What major event led to the abandonment of the monument?

• The end of World War II

• The fall of the Iron Curtain

• The collapse of the Soviet Union

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

How does the size of the star on the monument compare to the one on the Kremlin?

• It is three times larger

• It is twice as large

• It is the same size

• It is smaller

What message is included in the graffiti on the monument?

• Remember the Future

• Never Forget Your Past

• Honor the Present

• Cherish the Memories