Atal (? – 335 BCE) – Macedonian military leader in the army of Philip ⅱ. In 337 BC Philip ⅱ married Atala’s daughter – Cleopatra. Atal was killed on the orders of Alexander ⅲ Macedonian in 335 BC, and the Tot “St. Cyril and Methodius “in Skopje, founded according to the personally expressed desire of soccer Atanas Bliznakov (D’mbeni, Kostur, 15. 1901 – Skopje, 10. 1998), who lived and worked for more than 50 years in the United States (Gary, Indiana ). The decision for establishment was made at a session of the University Council at 18. ⅳ 1977. The Foundation, under its Statute, is managed by the Board of Directors. The main goal is the scholarship of students at the university showing special results in the studies, and do not have sufficient funds for education. Until the academic year 2002/2003, 252 scholarships were awarded for students from all higher education institutions at the University “St.. Cyril and Methodius”. Lit.: Fig. Nikolovski – Katin, Atanas Bliznakov, Skopje, 2000. K. Camb. Atanas-Vulgaris, Costa
Original article in Macedonian language Cyrillic alphabet
Кириличен напис АТАЛ