Bliznakov, Atanas (village. Cyril and Methodius”. As an emigrant in the United States (1920) and a worker in Gerry (Indiana), he was an active member of Mans, founder of the municipal societies “Aleksandar Makedonski” and “Lazar Poptraskov” and one of the main initiators for the construction of the first Macedonian Orthodox Church in Gary. Has been enriched through stock trade in stock. He was president of the hospital committee in Gary for collecting funds for the construction of the state hospital in Skopje. In 1976 With the wife moved to Skopje, (1976) and along with her, with part of the acquired capital ($ 800,000) founded the Foundation “Atanas Bliznakov” for scholarship gifted students (1977). BIB.: D’mben and the revolutionary past of Kostur Region, Skopje, 1982; Memories of the national political and cultural activity of the Macedonians in the United States and Canada, Skopje, 1985. Tale Sotirovski, the business does not know old. Atanas Bliznakov, a man who in 92 years actively participates in turning his capital, but also helps students, “Vecer”, Juji, 9456, Skopje, 8 and 9. ⅰ 1994, 9-10. S. Ml. Stefan Bobev.
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Кириличен напис БЛИЗНАКОВ, Атанас