The Bulgarian Renaissance refers to a cultural and educational movement that occurred in Bulgaria during the 18th and 19th centuries. It aimed to revive Bulgarian language, literature, and national identity after centuries of Ottoman rule. This period saw the establishment of schools, the publication of books, and the promotion of folk traditions, which helped foster a sense of national pride. Key figures of the Bulgarian Renaissance include Vasil Levski, Hristo Botev, and Petko Slaveykov, who contributed to the development of Bulgarian literature and the fight for independence. The movement laid the groundwork for the eventual liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman domination in 1878.