The Tarnovo Constitution – an expression of National Tradition and European experience

On the eve of the 145 anniversary of the Tarnovo Constitution, the research focus of this paper is presenting and arguing to what extent the First Bulgarian Constitution- determines the manner of governance of the newly liberated state. The main themes addressed in this article are the streams and attitudes of the population of Bulgaria at that time and referring before the liberation, to what extent the historical attitudes enabled the creation of the Political elite. For the needs of the research process are outlined historical documents and books on this topic, which helped for the analysis on the existence of a balance in the First Bulgarian Constitution. The research findings outline to what extent the moving social groups in the society were prepared to be ruled under so Liberal Constitution; they also find how the balance of power was achieved through the elaboration of the Constitution and its numerous changes. The review of the elaboration process of the Constitution before and after the liberation of Bulgaria and its research findings are bringing us to realities which can as well be projected towards the modern times legal process. Thus, the establishment of the Tarnovo Constitution confirms its complex creation process which requires overall efforts in reviewing national tradition and the impact of the Great powers. The latter inevitable was/is a discussible question which stretches in the historical period of Bulgarian history and gives practical implications for scholars in humanities.