11 Facts About Aleksandar Lilov

Aleksandar Vasilev Lilov was a Bulgarian politician and philosopher.

Aleksandar Lilov made a strong political comeback during the democratic transition and was elected chairman of the Bulgarian Communist Party.

Aleksandar Lilov led the party to transform and adapt to the post-Communist era.

Aleksandar Lilov was born on 31 August 1933 in the village of Granichak, northwestern Vidin Province.

Aleksandar Lilov graduated Bulgarian Studies at Sofia University in 1962 and graduated doctoral studies in communist Social Science at the Academy of Public Sciences in Moscow.

Aleksandar Lilov died on 20 July 2013 at the age of 79.

Aleksandar Lilov was a member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Bulgarian Communist Party from July 1974 to September 1983 and was a secretary of the Central Committee of the Party from July 1972 to September 28,1983.

Aleksandar Lilov was a member of the State Council of Bulgaria from 1976 to 1983.

Aleksandar Lilov remained the party's leader until the end of 1991.

Aleksandar Lilov did not become Prime Minister himself, instead continuing his support for the socialist government in place led by Andrey Lukanov.

Aleksandar Lilov remained a Member of Parliament until 2001, a seat he held for 39 years.