The state awards cash prizes to 135 culture actors and artists.
They were granted under the Law on Awarding Persons for Special Services to the Bulgarian State and Nation with a decision of the Parliament of March 1 this year, BNR specifies.
135 Bulgarian cultural figures have been awarded for life for their outstanding achievements and for their overall contribution to the field of culture.
110 artists will receive BGN 500 per month, for another 20 the state award is in the amount of BGN 350 per month.
For this purpose, the government approved additional expenses under the budget of the Ministry of Culture. BGN 500,000 will be provided for the payment of state monetary awards for 135 cultural figures from April to December this year.