What side was Bulgaria on in the Cold War?

Bulgaria was closely allied with the Soviet Union during the Cold War, being part of Comecon as well as a member of the Warsaw Pact.

What is Bulgaria known for?

Bulgaria is worldwide famous for its folklore and opera singers and musicians and it is especially proud of its rich folklore traditions. Folk music and dances, national costumes and traditional rituals have an important place in the life of the Bulgarians.

When did communism fall in Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Communist Party

Bulgarian Communist Party Българска Комунистическа Партия Balgarska Komunisticheska Partiya
First leader	Dimitar Blagoev
Last leader	Aleksandar Lilov
Founded	28 May 1919
Dissolved	3 April 1990

Who was the leader of Bulgaria during the Cold War?

Todor Zhivkov
Zhivkov in 1971
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Bulgarian Communist Party (until 4 April 1981 as First Secretary)
In office 4 March 1954 – 10 November 1989
Preceded by	Valko Chervenkov

Was Bulgaria in the Soviet Union?

Bulgaria remained part of the Soviet bloc until 1989, when the BCP began to drift away from the USSR. The first multi-party elections were held in 1990 and the BCP lost power in elections the following year. During this era, Bulgaria was governed by Todor Zhivkov, a close friend of Nikita Khrushchev.

Why is Bulgaria population decreasing?

While addressing the main factor for the crisis is emigration. Bulgarian citizens now live abroad. Bulgaria’s rapid decline in population can be blamed half on emigration and half on natural causes. Other factors include countries low birth rate, mortality rate, aging population, low fertility rate, and healthcare.

When did Bulgaria gain independence?

681 AD
Bulgaria/Founded