The First Dimitrov Government was the sixty-fifth government of Bulgaria (first of the People's Republic of Bulgaria), elected by the 6th Great National Assembly of November 23, 1946.[1] The government lasted until December 11, 1947, after which the second government of Georgi Dimitrov was elected.[2]The cabinet, headed by Georgi Dimitrov, was composed of political figures of the Fatherland Front (Bulgaria), namely those from Political Circle "Zveno", Bulgarian Communist Party, BRSDP, Bulgarian Agrarian National Union and non-partisans.[3]
First Dimitrov Government | |
|---|---|
 65th Cabinet of Bulgaria | |
| 1946–1947 | |
 | |
| Date formed | 23 November 1946 |
| Date dissolved | 11 December 1947 |
| People and organisations | |
| Chairman of the CM | Georgi Dimitrov |
| No. of ministers | 19 |
| Member parties | OF (BKP & BZNS) |
| History | |
| Election | 27 October 1946 |
| Outgoing election | 18 December 1949 |
| Predecessor | Georgiev III |
| Successor | Dimitrov II |
Government Policies
editForeign Policy
editThe government lead Bulgaria out of international isolation by concluding a peace treaty with the Allies of World War II and further engagement with the USSR and the countries with pro-communist governments. Opened on July 29, 1946, the Paris Conference ended on February 10, 1947 with the signing by the belligerents of the 1947 Paris Peace Treaty. Bulgaria was represented by Kimon Georgiev, Alexander Obbov and Traicho Kostov, who signed the peace treaty on behalf of Bulgaria, which came into force on September 15 of the same year. Bulgaria retained its territory from January 1, 1944 and obligated to pay reparations of $45 million in goods to Greece for a period of eight years.[4] The strength of the Bulgarian army was reduced to 65,000 people. During implementation of the treaty, Yugoslavia waived reparations from Bulgaria. The Fatherland Front (Bulgaria) government accepted the idea of the Comintern for the existence of a Macedonian nation and began preparations for handing over Pirin to Yugoslavia.[5]
Internal Policy
editA two-year national economic plan (1947–1948) was adopted, a youth brigadier movement was organized, and measures were taken to strengthen labor cooperative farms.[6] On August 26, 1947, the 6th Great National Assembly voted "Law on the dissolution of the Bulgarian Agrarian National Union and all its sections". Also during this government ministry, there were initiatives for the nationalization of enterprises, mines and banks and ongoing land cooperativization. On December 6, 1947, the new constitution of the People's Republic of Bulgaria came into force, which provided the legal basis for the government.[7]
Important Events
edit- July 29, 1946 - The Paris Peace Conference was opened, which concluded on February 10, 1947 with the signing of peace agreements between the warring parties.
- August 26, 1947 - The Great National Assembly passed the "Law on the dissolution of the Bulgarian Agrarian National Union and all its sections".
- December 6, 1947 – The Constitution of the People's Republic of Bulgaria (1947) of the People's Republic of Bulgaria came into force.
Cabinet
editBibliography
edit- Nedev, Nedyo (2007). Three coup d'états or Kimon Georgiev and his time (in Bulgarian). Sofia: Siela. ISBN 978-954-28-0163-4.
References
edit- ^ Appointed by Decree No. 20 of November 22, 1946, promulgated in the State Gazette, number 270, dated November 23, 1946
- ^ The Bulgarian political leaders 1879 – 1994. IC "Heraclitus A & H". 1994. ISBN 954-573-005-6.
- ^ Бонева, Габриела (11 June 2019). "Опозицията и изборите за VI Велико народно събрание през 1946 г. – из опозиционната преса". Българска история. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ Nedev 2007, pp. 746–753
- ^ Handler, M. S. (July 25, 1948). "MACEDONIANS SEEK AUTONOMY IN PIRIN; Yugoslav Communist Congress Hears Demand on Bulgaria for a 'Special Regime'". The New York Times.
- ^ Dimitrov, Georgi (February 1948). "People of Bulgaria in the Struggle for Democracy and Socialism". 2 (7). For a Lasting Peace, for a People's Democracy! (published April 1, 1948).
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- ^ "ТРАЙЧО КОСТОВ | Politburo". politburo.archives.bg. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "Ministry of Finance :: Ivan Stefanov". www.minfin.bg. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ Lee Miller, Bulgaria During the Second World War, p. 219
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- ^ "Добри Терпешев | Politburo". politburo.archives.bg. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
