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)

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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