how industry emerged in the town of Breznik. Industrialization, in turn, leads to significant structural changes in the city and in the villages. The mechanization of agricultural production also has a positive impact in this respect. Etymology Its name is derived from the Bulgarian word breznik, referring to a birch forest, from the word for birch, бреза (breza). It is cognate to the Czech placename Březník. Economy Tailoring workshop Panel production workshop for the French industry A confectionery workshop Notable people Borislava Radoeva, journalist Georgi Ljubenov, professor jurist Dimitar Georgiev, revolutionary Berlin Andreev, professor Tsvetana Tabakova (1905 – 1936), opera singer Krum Savov (1960 –), journalist Liliana Bareva (1922 – 2007), opera singer Margarita Hranova (1951 –), singer Slavcho Pirchev (1886 – 1973), officer Svetoslav Gotsev (1990 –), volleyball player Honour Breznik Heights on Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after Breznik. Gallery References Towns in Bulgaria Populated places in Pernik Province