Zhivkov (disambiguation)

Zhivkov is a surname, most notably associated with:

• Todor Zhivkov (1911–1998): The long-time General Secretary of the Bulgarian Communist Party and de facto leader of Bulgaria from 1954 to 1989. His rule was characterized by a cult of personality and close ties with the Soviet Union. His leadership ended with the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.

• Other individuals with the surname Zhivkov: The surname Zhivkov is relatively common in Bulgaria and other Balkan countries, and there may be other individuals with this surname notable in their respective fields. Further research is required to identify and document these individuals. Specific information on such individuals is needed to expand this disambiguation page.