Parushev, Yordan Dimitrov. Born on 30.06.1958, Sliven – died on 15.12. 2011. In 1983, he graduated from the specialty “Painting” at the Veliko Tarnovo University “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” under Prof. Stanislav Pamukchiev. In 1986-87 he specialized in the Art Academy “Repin”, Saint Petersburg, Russia, and in 2001 in Paris, Cité Internationale des Arts. He teaches art history and painting at Veliko Tarnovo University, docent. Member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists.