Vulko Velev Chervenkov (Bulgarian: Вълко Велев Червенков) was a Bulgarian communist politician. He served as leader of the Communist Party between 1950 and 1954 and Prime Minister between 1950 and 1956. His rule was marked by the consolidation of the Stalinist model rapid industrialisation collectivisation and large-scale persecution of political opponents.
active years end date
1950-02-03, 1954-03-04, 1956-04-18
active years start date
1949-07-02, 1949-07-20, 1950-02-03
birth date
1900-09-06
birth place
Bulgaria, Zlatitsa, People's Republic of Bulgaria
death date
1980-10-21
death place
Bulgaria, Sofia, People's Republic of Bulgaria
nationality
Bulgaria
office
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Bulgarian Communist Party, Deputy prime minister
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