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Zhivkov

[ zhif-kawf ]

noun

  1. To·dor [taw, -daw, r], 1911–98, Bulgarian political leader: prime minister 1962–71, president 1971–89.


Zhivkov

/ ˈʒifkof /

noun

  1. ZhivkovTodor19111998MBulgarianPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: party leaderPOLITICS: head of state Todor (ˈtɔdor). 1911–98, Bulgarian statesman and party leader; prime minister (1962–71); president (1971–89)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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The hallmark of Zhivkov's leadership has been his intense loyalty to the leaders of the Soviet Union.

Although Chervenkov retained his title as premier temporarily, Todor Zhivkov became the first secretary.

At the same time, this move increased Zhivkov's control over the party.

Unlike Chervenkov, however, Zhivkov based his government on the principle of collective leadership.

Zhivkov's rule, like that of his predecessor, emulated the Soviet model.

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