The

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in the People's Republic of Bulgaria.

Incumbents

* General Secretary of the Bulgarian Communist Party: ** Todor Zhivkov (1954–1989) ** Petar Mladenov (1989–1990) * Chairman of the State Council: ** Todor Zhivkov (1971–1989) ** Petar Mladenov (1989–1990) *

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: **

Stanko Todorov Stanko Todorov Georgiev () (10 December 1920 – 17 December 1996) was a Bulgarian communist Communism (from Latin la, communis, lit=common, universal, label=none) is a far-left sociopolitical, philosophical, and economic ideology and ...

(1971–1981) **

Grisha Filipov Georgi (Grisha) Stanchev Filipov ( bg, Георги (Гриша) Станчев Филипов) (July 13, 1919 – November 2, 1994) was a leading member of the Bulgarian Communist Party. Biography He was born in the small town of Kadievka, Ukra ...

(1981–1986) ** Georgi Atanasov (1986–1990)

Events

1980

Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov ( bg, Константин Павлов) (April 2, 1933 – September 28, 2008) was a Bulgarian screenwriter, author and poet. Pavlov became a prominent intellectual during Bulgaria's Communist era, even though he faced cen ...

's screenplay for the film ''Illusion'' won the Grand Prix at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival.

1981

* The philosopher Zhelyu Zhelev publishes a book called "Fascism" in which he compares communism to fascism. Shortly after the books completion however, the government bans it from stores. The book becomes legally available again following the end of communist rule in Bulgaria. * Elias Canetti wins the 1981

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"for writings marked by a broad outlook, a wealth of ideas and artistic power". * Construction was completed on the Buzludzha Monument, to commemorate the early socialist movement in Bulgaria.

1982

* The 1982 Bulgarian Cup Final was the 42nd final of the Bulgarian Cup (in this period the tournament was named Cup of the Soviet Army), and was contested between Lokomotiv Sofia and Lokomotiv Plovdiv on 12 June 1982 at Slavi Aleksiev Stadium in

Pleven Pleven ( bg, Плèвен ) is the seventh most populous city in Bulgaria. Located in the northern part of the country, it is the administrative centre of Pleven Province, as well as of the subordinate Pleven municipality. It is the biggest ...

. Lokomotiv Sofia won the final 2–1 after extra time.

1983

* The

1983 Winter Universiade The 1983 Winter Universiade, the XI Winter Universiade, took place in Sofia, Bulgaria. This was one of only four Universiades since Winter 1981 with no official mascot. Medal table External links {{Universiade International University Sport Fe ...

, the XI Winter Universiade, took place in Sofia, Bulgaria. This was one of only four Universiades since Winter 1981 with no official mascot.

1984

* The 6th World Sports Acrobatics Championships were held in Sofia, Bulgaria.

1985

* November 4–30 – The Expo 85 took place in

Plovdiv Plovdiv ( bg, Пловдив, ), is the second-largest city in Bulgaria, standing on the banks of the Maritsa river in the historical region of Thrace. It has a population of 346,893 and 675,000 in the greater metropolitan area. Plovdiv is the c ...

, Bulgaria and had the theme "The creations of young inventors". It was second one to be held in Plovdiv.

1986

* June 8 –

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were held in Bulgaria.

Dieter Nohlen Dieter Nohlen (born 6 November 1939) is a German academic and political scientist. He currently holds the position of Emeritus Professor of Political Science in the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences of the University of Heidelberg. An expe ...

& Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p369

1987

* The

1987 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships 1987 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships were held in Varna, Bulgaria Varna ( bg, Варна, ) is the third-largest List of cities and towns in Bulgaria, city in Bulgaria and the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black ...

were held in Varna, Bulgaria from September 17 to September 20.

1988

* December 27 – Bulgaria gets rid of its ban on Radio Free Europe.

1989

* Long time ruler Zhivkov is ousted and a multiparty system is introduced. The opposition Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) party is formed.

Births

* 1985 ** 20 October – Zhana Bergendorff, singer * 1988 ** 28 January –

Marin Yonchev Marin Petkov Yonchev (Bulgarian: Марин Петков Йончев) (born January 28, 1988 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria) is the winner of the first Star Academy ''Star Academy'', called ''Operación Triunfo'' ("Operation Triumph") in Spanish-sp ...

, tenor

References

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