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Zhivkov

American  
[zhif-kawf] / ˈʒɪf kɔf /

noun

  1. Todor 1911–98, Bulgarian political leader: prime minister 1962–71, president 1971–89.


Zhivkov British  
/ ˈʒifkof /

noun

  1. Todor (ˈtɔdor). 1911–98, Bulgarian statesman and party leader; prime minister (1962–71); president (1971–89)

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A party headed by Radev could attract "voters across the patriotic and eurosceptic spectrum," Zhivkov said.

From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026

The next day, the dictator Todor I. Zhivkov resigned as Bulgaria’s president and Communist Party chief after ruling for 35 years, more than any other Eastern European leader.

From New York Times ● Aug. 30, 2022

"For the time being, a government around the so-called parties of change, and the Socialists, looks more likely," said analyst Dobromir Zhivkov at the Market Links pollster.

From Reuters ● Nov. 14, 2021

As Kim Il-Sung told his Bulgarian counterpart Todor Zhivkov in 1973, “If they listen to us, and a confederation is established, South Korea will be done with.”

From Slate ● Feb. 22, 2017

Zhivkov is one of a very few leaders of communist countries who continues to retain the top position in both the party and the government.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Violeta D. Baluyut

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