The ramp was officially opened by Nikolay Hadjidonchev, Actavis’ Bulgaria Managing director, in the presence of admiral Hristo Kontrov, Governor of the Varna region.

Actavis has built a ramp for the access of disabled people to a major cathedral in Bulgaria. The ramp was officially opened by Nikolay Hadjidonchev, Actavis’ Bulgaria Managing director, in the presence of admiral Hristo Kontrov, Governor of the Varna region.

The ramp is at the main entrance to the Uspenie Bogorodichno Cathedral / Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral, in the coastal town of Varna. Thus, the biggest Church in the region is now easily accessible for disabled people.

Special guests of the event were the Mayor of Varna Kiril Yordanov, Steven Spectar, chairman of the organization “American friends of disabled people in Bulgria” and representatives of the Bulgarian Church.

Actavis awarded for cultural and social merits
During the ceremony Mrs Donna Steiger, Chairman of the International Tribunal of crimes against humanity in the area of disabled people awarded Actavis for “Contribution for global development and special merits for cultural and social priorities for 2008”. This award has been founded by the USA Senate and UN.

Due to the architectural importance of the Cathedral, which is a cultural monument, a group of international specialists in restoration advised the building process and the match to the overall architectural look of the Church. Special marble in art-deco style in dark grey and pink colours was used for the ramp facing in unison with the ancient coral pavement of the overhead road. The cost of the ramp amounts to BGN 200 000.

First ramp in Sofia
With the ramp opening in Varna, Actavis continues its national campaign called “Architecture Accessibility for Disabled People to Bulgaria’s Spiritual Symbols”.

The campaign was launched last year with the opening of the first ramp to the Alexander Nevski Cathedral in Sofia.