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Rumen Radev

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Rumen Radev
5th President of Bulgaria
Assumed office
22 January 2017
Prime MinisterBoyko Borisov
Ognyan Gerdzhikov (Acting)
Boyko Borisov
Stefan Yanev
Kiril Petkov
Galab Donev
Nikolai Denkov
Dimitar Glavchev
Vice PresidentIliana Iotova
Preceded byRosen Plevneliev
Personal details
Born
Rumen Georgiev Radev

(1963-06-18) 18 June 1963 (age 61)
Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria
Political partyIndependent (1990–present)
Spouse(s)Ginka Radeva (?–2014; divorced)
Desislava Radeva (2016–present)
ChildrenDarina (b. 2001)
Georgi (b. 2003)
Alma materBulgarian Air Force University
Rakovski Military Academy
Air War College
Military service
Allegiance People's Republic of Bulgaria
 Bulgaria
Branch/service Bulgarian Air Force
Years of service1987–2017
RankMajor General

Rumen Georgiev Radev (Bulgarian: Румен Георгиев Радев; born 18 June 1963) is a Bulgarian politician and former Major General. He is the 6th and current President of Bulgaria since January 22, 2017. He was Commander of the Bulgarian Air Force.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. "Socialist ally Rumen Radev wins Bulgaria presidency: Exit polls". Reuters. 13 November 2016.
  2. "Pro-Russia candidate wins Bulgaria's presidential run-off". euronews.com. 13 November 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
  3. "Bulgaria Faces Uncertainty After Election Of Pro-Russia President". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 13 November 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2016.