I know Andrey as an extremely honorable man. Hardworking, disciplined. A man of dignity.
A lot has been written about him in recent years. As a candidate for governor of the BNB, his biography and professional qualities became clear. He studied, worked, taught - in Bulgaria and abroad.
This was written on "Facebook" by Lena Borislavova's husband - Miroslav Ivanov.
But I'll tell you things that you don't know. And that no one will tell you. Because these are those small traits of our characters that are not particularly noticeable, but they predetermine us as people and personalities.
Andrey had not sought a political career. He joined We Continue the Change like almost all of us - driven by the desire to make his small contribution to the good of his homeland.
He had no political schooling, no political experience. And he took on the enormous burden of being the chairman of a parliamentary group - the largest parliamentary group in the 47th National Assembly. The one that also produced a government. A huge responsibility!
Andrey led the group with his inherent coolness, calmness, reason, discipline and empathy. A parliamentary group of diverse characters and people, most of whom were meeting for the first time. A disciplined team had to be made from this group of people. And in the midst of the unknown to everyone /except one/ field of politics, in a few months we learned how to be a team, what it means to be a member of parliament /along with all the mistakes caused by the lack of experience, of course/.
Andrey without hesitation entered into debates with seasoned politicians. He did not hesitate and was not afraid to go to the parliamentary rostrum and tell the truth. While our political opponents, standing against him, shouted, insulted and threatened.
Andrey was always one of the first in the National Assembly and one of the last to leave. He sought dialogue and tried to solve all problems with dialogue. With the respect due to everyone - a way of thinking born of his obviously good upbringing.
Andrey observed the etiquette and unwritten rules of the highest body in the state! Unlike most of these experienced politicians who welcomed us there. Andrey respected the institution and carefully chose his words, clothing and overall behavior.
As the chairman of a parliamentary group, Andrey was entitled to a company car. And while all other chairmen of parliamentary groups came in company cars, Andrey came to work in his personal car, came by public transport or on foot. And he never once tempted to take advantage of the privileges that his position afforded him.
When he was elected deputy governor of the BNB, Andrey suspended his party activities. And he made no exception. It is still the case today. Because this is what the law requires, and Andrey is a man who has learned to abide by it.
In the little more than 4 years that I have known him, I have not heard a bad word about him. Perhaps this is also indicative.
And I say all these things because they need to be known!