Zhivkov

[ zhif-kawf ]

/ ˈʒɪf kɔf /

To·dor

[taw-dawr] /ˈtɔ dɔr/,1911–98, Bulgarian political leader: prime minister 1962–71, president 1971–89.

Example sentences from the Web for zhivkov

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

Area Handbook for Bulgaria |Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole
Unlike Chervenkov, however, Zhivkov based his government on the principle of collective leadership.

Area Handbook for Bulgaria |Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole
The mid-1960s saw party chief Zhivkov "building bridges" himself with other Western countries.

Area Handbook for Bulgaria |Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole
Zhivkov was then an unknown functionary who had risen from the ranks of the Sofia party structure.

Area Handbook for Bulgaria |Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole

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

Area Handbook for Bulgaria |Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole

Zhivkov

/ (Bulgarian ˈʒifkof) /

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