Communist Dictator's Granddaughter Eager to Run for Bulgarian President

Evgeniya "Zheni" Zhivkova, a prominent Bulgarian designer and Todor Zhivkov's granddaughter. Photo by BGNES

Evgeniya "Zheni" Zhivkova, a prominent Bulgarian designer, has revealed her ambitions to run as the leftist Bulgarian Socialist Party's presidential candidate in the upcoming October elections.

Zhivkova is the granddaughter of the communist head of state Todor Zhivkov, who was in power from 1971 until 1989. She was also an MP from 2001 until 2009.

"I consider the option to continue my participation in BSP's presidential nominations shortlist," she told the TV7 private channel Monday.

Evgeniya Zhivkova stated that a President should be "a unifier of the nation".

She revealed that she will organize concerts and celebrations dedicated to the 100th anniversary since Todor Zhivkov's birth, which is on September 7. Apart from that, public debates will be held on which Zhivkov's political legacy will be discussed, she said.

Zhivkova described her grandfather as a "scapegoat", claiming his good political deeds are vastly overlooked and that his legacy will be appreciated sooner or later.

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