Todor Zhivkov quotes

Todor Zhivkov was a Bulgarian communist politician who served as the leader of Bulgaria for over three decades. His rule was marked by strong alignment with the Soviet Union and significant social and economic changes in the country. He played a pivotal role in shaping Bulgaria’s modern history during the communist era. Here are 8 of his quotes:

Now every day, every hour, everywhere there is mat'rial (material) for meeting demonstrations!

Todor Zhivkov

We must make a radical turn, at 360 degrees.

Todor Zhivkov

A good journalist is not the one that writes what people say, but the one that writes what he is supposed to write.

Todor Zhivkov

Competition principle does not mean a competitive edge, comrades.

Todor Zhivkov

There are some common problems in the Balkans in the settlement of which Bulgaria should also participate.

Todor Zhivkov

Marxism does not make sense, and I am the first one to say this.

Todor Zhivkov

This year - a factory of semiconductors. Next year - a factory of whole conductors!

Todor Zhivkov