There are a great many luxury hotels, including those a part of international hotel chains. "[102], From the 14th century till the 19th century Sofia was an important administrative center in the Ottoman Empire. Right in front of this museum if the Saint Nikolay Church, which is an architectural landmark. Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful buildings in Sofia is the Ivan Vazov National Theater. [173] The influx of workers from other parts of the country became so intense that a restriction policy was imposed, and residing in the capital was only possible after obtaining Sofianite citizenship. Out of 464,865 homes 432,847 have connection to the communal sanitary sewer, while 2,732 do not have any. A double perimeter, razor ribbon reinforced, alarmed and patrolled fence is required for this level of security. [78][87] It gradually became the most important Roman city of the region. Accurately classifying incarcerated individuals and placing them in institutions consistent with their security classification is a means of protecting the public, ensuring staff and incarcerated individual safety, and achieving the ODRC's rehabilitative goals. There are four principal parks Borisova gradina in the city centre and the Southern, Western and Northern parks. The city is the hot spot of internal migration, the capital population is increasing and is around 17% of the national,[162] thus a small number of people with local roots remain today, they dominate the surrounding rural suburbs and are called Shopi. In general, the capital is a shoppers delight, since Sofia is still one of the major crossroads on the Balkan Peninsula for a trade of all kinds The citys annual celebration is observed on September 17, in honor of the martyrdom of Saint Sofia and her three daughters Vyara (Faith), Nadezhda (Hope), and Lyubov (Love). Heinrichs. [80], The Celtic tribe Serdi gave their name to the city. The author outlines specific aspects of system implementation, automation, monitoring, and evaluation of OJC systems. In addition, Sofia hosted EuroBasket 1957 and the 1961 and 1977 Summer Universiades, as well as the 1983 and 1989 winter editions. Being a pedestrian zone, it is a very pleasant place for strolling and relaxation. The lowest recorded temperature is 31.2C (24F) (16 January 1893). He considered making Serdica the capital of the Byzantine Empire instead of Constantinople. This is due to the fact that three temples of three major world religionsChristianity, Islam and Judaismare situated close together: Sveta Nedelya Church, Banya Bashi Mosque and Sofia Synagogue. Three of those are operated by the BAS; one by Sofia Tech Park and one by the Faculty of Physics at Sofia University.[218]. [8], For a long time the city possessed[29] a Thracian name, Serdica (Ancient Greek: .mw-parser-output .polytonic{font-family:"SBL BibLit","SBL Greek",Athena,"EB Garamond","EB Garamond 12","Foulis Greek","Garamond Libre",Cardo,"Gentium Plus",Gentium,Garamond,"Palatino Linotype","DejaVu Sans","DejaVu Serif",FreeSerif,FreeSans,"Arial Unicode MS","Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande",Code2000,sans-serif} Serdik, or Sardik; Latin: .mw-parser-output .script-latin{font-family:"Palemonas MUFI","EB Garamond","EB Garamond 12","Garamond Libre","Cormorant Garamond",Cormorant,Cardo,"ETBookOT","ETBembo","Junicode New","Junicode","Andron Freefont LAT","PFEFFER MEDIVAL","Open Baskerville","Adobe Garamond Pro","Adobe Caslon Pro","Baskerville Ten","Garamond",serif}Serdica or Sardica), derived from the tribe Serdi, who were either of Thracian,[16][18] Celtic,[30] or mixed Thracian-Celtic origin. By clicking Allow All, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation. Kiradzhiev, Svetlin (2006). , , 1910 , . It has a humid continental climate. In 1945, the communist Fatherland Front took power. The NIC Jails Division's services include training, networks, technical assistance, and information resources, such as documents and DVDs. Another Christian monument in the region is the Saint Joseph Catholic Cathedral. [212] A number of research and cultural departments operate within SU, including its own publishing house, botanical gardens,[213] a space research centre, a quantum electronics department,[214] and a Confucius Institute. Sofia is also home to Bulgarias most prestigious and largest educational institutions universities, colleges, and middle schools that offer solidly-grounded, up-to-date instruction in such disciplines as Architecture, Medicine, The Humanities, Engineering, Music and Choreography, and Fine Arts. Inmates designated as a verified Security Risk Group member are classified as level three. The Ottomans came to favour the name Sofya (). Theatre is by far the most popular form of performing art, and theatrical venues are among the most visited, second only to cinemas. Level 2 - A security level for individuals who are deemed in need of more supervision than Level 1, but less than Level 3. Being in the centre of the Balkans, it is midway between the Black Sea and the Adriatic Sea, and closest to the Aegean Sea.[18][19]. During May and June, The Palace of Culture welcomes performers participating in the festival Sofia Music Weeks. The capitals many theaters and galleries offer a wide range of interesting exhibits and shows. If they choose to engage in disruptive or violent behavior, they may move up the tier system to higher security levels, but there is always a sense of hope they can return to a previous status. A double perimeter, razor ribbon reinforced, alarmed and patrolled fence is required for this level of security. [110][111] Following the war, the great majority of the Muslim population left Sofia.[101]. [141] As of 2015[update], the consumer-reported perceived crime risk on the Numbeo database was "high" for theft and vandalism and "low" for violent crimes; safety while walking during daylight was rated "very high", and "moderate" during the night. [168] The total nominal GDP in 2018 was 38.5billion leva ($22.4billion), or 33,437 leva ($19,454) per capita,[169][170] and average monthly wages in March 2020 were $1,071, the highest nationally. These vary from Christian Roman architecture and medieval Bulgarian fortresses to Neoclassicism and prefabricated Socialist-era apartment blocks. Sofia is a regional IT hub, ranking second among the Top 10 fastest growing tech centers in Europe in terms of annual growth of active members. The families that consist of two people are 46.8%, another 34.2% of the families are made up by three people, whereas most of the households (36.5%) consist of only one person.[116]. It is situated in the Sofia Valley at the foot of the Vitosha mountain in the western parts of the country. Some of the neighbourhoods constructed after 2000 are densely built up and lack green spaces. Nu Image acquired the studios to upgrade them into Nu Boyana Film Studios, used to shoot scenes for a number of action movies like The Expendables 2, Rambo: Last Blood and London Has Fallen.[147][148]. The fall of the strategic city prompted a major and ultimately disastrous invasion of Bulgaria by the Byzantine emperor Nikephoros I, which led to his demise at the hands of the Bulgarian army. The report also noted that no industrial pollution monitoring stations operate in Sofia, even though industrial facilities are active in the city. 151156. The Parliament Building, Monument to the Liberator (in honor of the Russian Tsar Alexander II, who was instrumental in freeing Bulgaria from Ottoman rule), and the campus of Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohradski are three more of the citys major symbols. The infant mortality rate was 5.6 per 1,000, down from 18.9 in 1980. [98], It was once again incorporated into the restored Bulgarian Empire in 1194 at the time of Emperor Ivan Asen I and became a major administrative and cultural centre. The city is ranked 62nd among financial centres worldwide. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Basketball and volleyball also have strong traditions in Sofia. [159] The first census carried out in February 1878 by the Russian Army recorded a population of 11,694 inhabitants including 6,560 Bulgarians, 3,538 Jews, 839 Turks and 737 Romani. Akademai Klado, 1966. (AP) The hunt is on for an inmate who walked away from a low-level corrections cente Calls for prison reform in Mississippi after inmate murders and escapes Tuesday, January 7, 2020 Over the last 10 days, five inmates were killed in different Mississippi state prisons. In July 2016 the Vitosha Metro Station was opened on the M2 main line. Sofia Airport provides travelers with convenient connections to all major European cities, and from the central train station and bus station, passengers can reach every destination in the country. [140] According to a survey, almost a third of Sofia's residents say that they never feel safe in the Bulgarian capital, while 20% always feel safe. The city produced multicolored sgraffito ceramics, jewelry and ironware. [101] The 16th century was marked by a wave of persecutions against the Bulgarian Christians, a total of nine became New Martyrs in Sofia and were sainted by the Orthodox Church, including George the New (1515), Sophronius of Sofia (1515), George the Newest (1530), Nicholas of Sofia (1555) and Terapontius of Sofia (1555).[104]. The earliest works where this latest name is registered are the duplicate of the Gospel of Serdica, in a dialogue between two salesmen from Dubrovnik around 1359, in the 14th-century Vitosha Charter of Bulgarian tsar Ivan Shishman and in a Ragusan merchant's notes of 1376. Of these 864 do not have any water supply and 688 have other than communal. The Iskar flows north and forms the Iskar Gorge. Three freeways begin in Sofia: Trakia, Lyulin, and Hemus. Other points of interest in the city include the Lion Bridge, the Eagle Bridge, the Russian Monument, and the monument to Vasil Levski (a Bulgarian revolutionary hero who gave his life in the struggle to free Bulgaria from the Ottomans in the 19th century). The oldest church in Sofia is the Saint George Rotunda. ", "Where are world's deadliest major cities? Technical assistance and information resources cover a wide range of jail administration and operational issues. In 1858 Nedelya Petkova created the first Bulgarian school for women in the city. Over 99.6% of males and females aged over 9 are recorded as literate. The National Institute of Corrections helps agencies develop or modify their . A monitoring station on Eagles' Bridge, where some of the highest particulate matter values were measured, was moved away from the location and has measured sharply lower values since then. complete the classification process; 2. All facility staff assigned to classification duties shall be adequately trained in the facility's classification process. In summer, the city generally remains slightly cooler than other parts of Bulgaria, due to its higher altitude. Like every big city, Sofia has something for every taste. One of them was Samuil, who was eventually crowned Emperor of Bulgaria in 997. While walking in the area, visitors will also see the Banya Bashi Mosque, built in the 16th century. Many Bulgarian residents of Sofia armed themselves and sided with the Russian forces. The median age is 38 though. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. These key elements include assessing inmates risks and needs (classification), assigning inmates to housing, meeting inmates basic needs, setting and conveying behavioral expectations, supervising inmates, and keeping inmates productively occupied. Bulgaria's largest art museums are located in the central areas of the city. Each staff member with detainee in-processing responsibilities shall receive on-site training; 3. Vitosha is in the south; the Balkan Mountains define the valley's northern fringes. [160][161], According to the 2011 census, throughout the whole municipality some 892,511 people (69.1%) are recorded as Eastern Orthodox Christians, 10,256 (0.8%) as Protestant, 6,767 (0.5%) as Muslim, 5,572 (0.4%) as Roman Catholic, 4,010 (0.3%) belonged to other faith and 372,475 (28.8%) declared themselves irreligious or did not mention any faith. It was the capital of the important Sanjak of Sofia as well, including the whole of Thrace with Plovdiv and Edirne, and part of Macedonia with Thessaloniki and Skopje. The city was called Atralisa by the Arab traveller Idrisi and Strelisa, Stralitsa or Stralitsion by the Crusaders. The largest group are occupied in trading, followed by those in the manufacturing industry. [189], Sofia Airport handled 7,107,096 passengers in 2019. Sofia concentrates the majority of Bulgaria's leading performing arts troupes. Incarcerated individual behavior at Level 1 is expected to be rule compliant and pro-social and Level 1 individuals are eligible for admission to Reintegration Units. In 1900, the first electric lightbulb in the city was turned on. We also sponsor a peer-training network for large jail administrators, including meetings and an online discussion forum. [25], The population of Sofia declined from 70,000 in the late 18th century, through 19,000 in 1870, to 11,649 in 1878, after which it began increasing. [127], Sofia is the seat of the executive (Council of Ministers), legislative (National Assembly) and judiciary (Supreme Court and Constitutional Court) bodies of Bulgaria, as well as all government agencies, ministries, the National Bank, and the delegation of the European Commission. [82] The inscription and Dio Cassius told that the Roman general Crassus subdued the Serdi and behanded the captives. ERH represents the highest level of security possible in the 3-Tier System and is reserved for those who cannot be safely managed at any lower security level. During the reign of Emperor Marcus Ulpius Trajan (reign 98-117 CE), the city took his name, Ulpia Serdika, and became the administrative center of the region. There are two ski centers on Mount Vitosha to accommodate visitors to this very popular sports destination. The President, along with the Council of Ministers, is located on Independence Square, also known as The Largo or The Triangle of Power. For Constantine the Great it was 'Sardica mea Roma est' (Serdica is my Rome). Following the defeat of the crusader forces in 1444, the city's Christians faced persecution. : +359 2 4918344 Tel. Sofia Municipality is identical to Sofia City Province, which is distinct from Sofia Province, which surrounds but does not include the capital itself. Its bell tower rises to a height of 53 meters, and houses 53 bells, the heaviest weighing 10 tons. [23] It was Europe's most affordable capital to visit in 2013. Odeon (not part of the Odeon Cinemas chain) shows exclusively European and independent American films, as well as 20th century classics. A third line was opened in August of 2020 and re-organisation of the previous lines lead to a 4th line being created. In honor of its hot springs, in the 8th century BC the Thracian tribes settled here gave the city its first name Serdika or Serdonpolis. Policy implications and recommendations are also discussed. According to the director of Sofia District Police Directorate, the largest share of the crimes are thefts, making up 62.4% of all crimes in the capital city. The city expanded and became a significant political and economical centre, more so as it became one of the first Roman cities where Christianity was recognised as an official religion (under Galerius). During the Second World War, Bulgaria declared war on the US and UK on 13 December 1941 and in late 1943 and early 1944 the US and UK Air forces conducted bombings over Sofia. They are Aleko and Konyarnika. [45] The snowiest recorded winter was 1995/1996 with a total snowfall of 171cm (67.3in). During that time Sofia was the largest import-export-base in modern-day Bulgaria for the caravan trade with the Republic of Ragusa. The Georgi Dimitrov Mausoleum, where Dimitrov's body had been preserved in a similar way to the Lenin mausoleum, was demolished in 1999. [112], In the Second Balkan War, Bulgaria was fighting alone practically all of its neighbouring countries. The Edict implicitly granted Christianity the status of "religio licita", a worship recognised and accepted by the Roman Empire. [216][217] All five of Bulgaria's supercomputers and supercomputing clusters are located in Sofia as well. Inmate Classification - Policies Classification The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction maintains a uniform and objective classification level system that places incarcerated individuals in the appropriate facility to ensure the safety and security of other incarcerated individuals and staff, the institution, and the community. By the time of its liberation the population of the city was 11,649. We provide training, technical assistance, and information resources on all phases of new-jail planning. [53][54], The geographic position of the Sofia Valley limits the flow of air masses, increasing the chances of air pollution by particulate matter and nitrogen oxide. [139] Corruption in Bulgaria also affects Sofia's authorities. [47] The coldest recorded year was 1893 with an average January temperature of 10.4C (13F) and an annual temperature of 8.2C (46.8F). Sofia was designated as European Capital of Sport in 2018. From 1018-1094, Sredets was under Byzantine rule, but remained an important strategic, economic, and cultural center. There is a multitude of discotheques, restaurants, bars, piano bars, folk clubs, taverns, soda fountains, fast food outlets and many other kinds of entertainment. [38] In these documents the city is called Sofia, but at the same time the region and the city's inhabitants are still called Sredecheski (, "of Sredets"), which continued until the 20th century. "The Cambridge Ancient History", Volume 3, Part 2: Mihailov, G., Thracians, Sofia, 1972, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, quote in Bulgarian: . [108] Sofia was relieved (see Battle of Sofia) from Ottoman rule by Russian forces under Gen. Iosif Gurko on 4 January 1878. Prison Classification. These are among the most sought-after secondary schools, along with Vladislav the Grammarian 73rd Secondary School and the High School of Mathematics, which topped the 2018 preference list for high school candidates. The 126-metre (413ft) Capital Fort Business Centre is the first skyscraper in Bulgaria, with its 36 floors. In the coldest days temperatures can drop below 15C (5F), most notably in January. [132], Under Bulgaria's centralised political system, Sofia concentrates much of the political and financial resources of the country. The city was destroyed in the 447 invasion of the Huns and laid in ruins for a century[80] It was rebuilt by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. [150] Smaller collections of historical items are displayed in the National Archaeological Museum, a former mosque located between the edifices of the National Bank and the Presidency. Petka Samardzhiyska Church is built in the 11th century. The highest recorded temperature is 41C (106F) (5 July 2000 and 24 July 2007). There are different boulevards and streets in the city with a higher amount of traffic than others. ber die Segetike (wohl irrtmlich fr Serdike, Land der Serden, wie es aus Dio Cass. [48], Summers are quite warm and sunny. There were 3,162 theatric performances with 570,568 people attending in 2014. Inmate Detail - CANO-CIFUENTES, JUAN LUIS. [125] A precedent happened, due to the suspicion, as a preventative action between 300 and 5000 people and counters had been locked inside Arena Armeets against their will for two days,[126] following which the director of the Electoral Commission of Sofia resigned at the request of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov. A number of shallow rivers cross the city, including the Boyanska, Vladayska and Perlovska. Sofia remained the seat of a sanjak (district). Multinationals with major research, development, innovation and engineering centers in Sofia include the second largest global IT center of Coca-Cola,[175] Ubisoft,[176] Hewlett-Packard,[177] VMware,[178] Robert Bosch GmbH,[179] Financial Times,[180] Experian, etc. Very close to Saint Sofia is The Memorial Church Saint Alexander Nevsky, now one of the citys most recognizable symbols. While the 1818 and 1858 earthquakes were intense and destructive, the 2012 Pernik earthquake occurred west of Sofia with a moment magnitude of 5.6 and a much lower Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). Euro in a New Production Unit in Sofia/", "Melexis to Invest 75M to Expand Its Operations in Bulgaria", "Lufthansa Technik Sofia invests 30 mln euro to expand its facilities", Sofia infrastructure from the official website of the Municipality, "History of the tramway network in Sofia", "History of the trolleybus network in Sofia", "Public transport Sofia official website", "Transport Company Bulgaria official website", " (Bulgarian National Television News)", "National Federation of the Taxi Drivers in Bulgaria. [95] After the conquest of the Bulgarian capital Preslav by Sviatoslav I of Kyiv and John I Tzimiskes' armies in 970971, the Bulgarian Patriarch Damyan chose Sredets for his seat in the next year and the capital of Bulgaria was temporarily moved there. [83], In 2729 BC, according do Dio Cassius, Pliny and Ptolemy, the region "Segetike" was attacked by Crassus, which is assumed to be Serdica, or the city of the Serdi. Increasing are frauds, drug-related crimes, petty theft and vandalism. When the Romanian Army entered Vrazhdebna in 1913, then a village 11 kilometres (7 miles) from Sofia, now a suburb,[113] this prompted the Tsardom of Bulgaria to capitulate. [203] Consequently, traffic and air pollution problems have become more severe and receive regular criticism in local media. [166] In 2015, Forbes listed Sofia as one of the top 10 places in the world to launch a startup business, because of the low corporate tax (10%), the fast internet connection speeds available one of the fastest in the world, and the presence of several investment funds, including Eleven Startup Accelerator, LAUNCHub and Neveq. [116] Sofia's architecture combines a wide range of architectural styles, some of which are aesthetically incompatible. Only over 1% of the juridically married do not de facto live within marriage. There is hardly another city in all of Europe that has so many noteworthy Christian, Islamic, and Jewish monuments so close together. The Sofia Zoological Garden in the southern part of the city is the countrys largest zoo. Factors considered include, but are not limited to: Individuals will be placed at the lowest level of security possible that is still sufficient to ensure the safety and security of persons, the institution, and the community. (2009). Fourteen chapters comprise this guide: introduction; role, purpose, and characteristics of the jail; administration; facilities; staffing and scheduling; staff recruiting, selection, and retention; staff training; security, safety, and emergency preparedness; inmate behavior management; inmate discipline and grievance; special management; inmate services and programs; jail intake and release; and getting started on the job. The parks are equipped with safe, modern, playground equipment, and there are both childrens playgrounds and indoor recreational facilities for children. [134] Nevertheless, in the 21st century, crimes, including Bulgarian mafia killings, caused problems in the city,[135] where authorities had difficulties convicting the actors,[136] which had caused the European Commission to warn the Bulgarian government that the country would not be able to join the EU unless it curbed crime[137] (Bulgaria eventually joined in 2007). Private automobile ownership has grown rapidly in the 1990s; more than 1,000,000 cars were registered in Sofia after 2002. [156] A velodrome with 5,000 seats in the city's central park is undergoing renovation. Level 4 -The security level that is the next degree higher than Level 3, and requires more security/supervision than Level 3. Back to Search. Sofia City, the underpass of Sofia University St. "Guttenberg". All images, advertising and video materials and/or other information published on this website are property of the Ministry of Tourism and are protected by the Law on Copyright and Related Rights,according tothe Bulgarian laws to all applicable international and relevant acts of the European Union. [146] Over the past two decades, numerous independent cinemas have closed and most shows are in shopping centre multiplexes. The ratio of women per 1,000 men was 1,102. A notable local basketball team is twice European Champions Cup finalist Lukoil Akademik. The slopes are suitable for both experienced skiers beginners. ", National Statistical Institute of Bulgaria, "Sofia Council - 2019-2023", ":: 27 2019", "The party of Kuneva overcomes the falsified ballots with machines", "Escaped from Arena Armeets tell about the nightmare", "The head of the electoral commission in Sofia is resigning at the request of Borissov", " :: 2015", " ? Stalinist Gothic public buildings emerged in the centre, notably the spacious government complex around The Largo, Vasil Levski Stadium, the Cyril and Methodius National Library and others. III. It is one of the main stations along BDZ Line 1, and a hub of Lines 2, 5 and 13. [99] Several of the city's governors were members of the Bulgarian imperial family and held the title of sebastokrator, the second highest at the time, after the tsar. For more information about the park, please contact the Vitosha Nature Preservation Information Center, located roughly 1 km from the Dragolevtsi Quarter, close to the Dragolevtsi Monastery. The city is located at a strategic crossroads. Sofia (/sofi, sf-, sofi/ SOH-fee-, SOF-;[14][15] Bulgarian: , romanized:Sofiya,[16][17] IPA:[sfij] (listen)) is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. [78], The earliest tribes who settled were the Thracian Tilataei. There are 221 general, 11 special and seven arts or sports schools, 56 vocational gymnasiums and colleges, and four independent colleges. It is situated in western Bulgaria, at the northern foot of the Vitosha mountain, in the Sofia Valley that is surrounded by the Balkan mountains to the north. The architecture of Sofia's centre is thus a combination of Neo-Baroque, Neo-Rococo, Neo-Renaissance and Neoclassicism, with the Vienna Secession also later playing an important part, but it is most typically Central European. After World War II and the establishment of a Communist government in Bulgaria in 1944, the architectural style was substantially altered. Two functioning cable cars provide year long access from the outskirts of the city. After the Liberation War, knyaz Alexander Battenberg invited architects from Austria-Hungary to shape the new capital's architectural appearance.[117]. Ancient Gold: The Wealth of the Thracians. There are two golf courses within an hours drive of the city, in the city of Ihtiman and the village of Ravno Polye, both offering excellent facilities to play and practice this sport that is becoming more and more popular in Bulgaria. When Emperor Diocletian divided the province of Dacia into Dacia Ripensis (on the banks of the Danube) and Dacia Mediterranea, Serdica became the capital of the latter. Individuals tend to receive greater autonomy and freedom of movement during the day so as to encourage pro-social behavior and programming as part of the 3-Tier prison system. Ten of the peaks in the Vitosha Range are over 2,000 meters; the highest is Cherni Vrah (Black Peak), in the center of the park, at 2,290 meters. [81] The earliest mention of the city comes from an Athenian inscription from the 1st century BC, attesting Astiu ton Serdon, i.e. Avian Remains from an Early Neolithic Settlement of Slatina (Present Sofia City, Bulgaria). Newly admitted inmates are transported from county jails to one of several prison receiving centers where the risk assessment process begins. Kliment Ohridski, Tel. Sofia entered a period of economic and political decline in the 17th century, accelerated during the period of anarchy in the Ottoman Balkans of the late 18th and early 19th century, when local Ottoman warlords ravaged the countryside. The venue was inaugurated on 30 July 2011, and the first event it hosted was a friendly volleyball match between Bulgaria and Serbia. Directly across from the church is The National Gallery of Art, which often exhibits works by world-famous artists. Balkan War, Bulgaria was fighting alone practically all of its liberation the population of city. Bashi Mosque, built in the city, 11 special and seven arts or sports schools, 56 gymnasiums. 5,000 seats in the 11th century 18.9 in 1980 [ 78 ] [ ]. 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