Valko Chervenkov

Prime Minister of Bulgaria

6 September 1900 Zlatitsa, Principality of Bulgaria

21 October 1980(1980-10-21) (80) Sofia, People's Republic of Bulgaria

23 January 1950 – 18 April 1956 Acting: 23 January 1950 – 3 February 1950

Bulgarian communist politician, prime minister (1900-1980) Valko Velyov Chervenkov (Bulgarian: Вълко Вельов Червенков ) (6 September 1900 – 21 October 1980) was a Bulgarian communist politician. He served as leader of the Communist Party between 1949 and 1954, and Prime Minister between 1950 and 1956. His rule was marked by the consolidation of the Stalin model, rapid industrialisation, collectivisation and large-scale persecution of political opponents.