Tag: The Communist Constitution in Bulgaria

Introduction to the Communist Regime

In September 1944, Russian troops invaded Bulgaria, establishing a Communist regime that dramatically altered the political landscape of the nation. Following Allied pressure, the Soviet forces withdrew from Bulgaria in December 1947. However, they left behind a new constitution, carefully crafted to mirror the Soviet model. A thorough examination of the texts of the Bulgarian Communist Constitution and the Soviet Constitution reveals striking similarities in both content and structure.

Transition from Monarchy to Dictatorship

Prior to the Communist takeover, Bulgaria was governed under the Tirnovo Constitution, which established the country as a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. The newly imposed Communist Constitution, however, effectively transformed Bulgaria into a dictatorship disguised as a “people’s republic.” Under this regime, a single legislative assembly was created, complet