Българо-съветските отношения (1935-1940)
Bulgarian-Soviet Relations (1935-1940)

Summary/Abstract: After the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the USSR in July 1954 there were only two periods when Bulgaria turned her back to the political and ideological opposition existing between the two countries. The first was connected with the administration of K. Georgiev’s Government (May 1934-January 1935). It proved extremely short to give impetus even to the establishment of lasting ties between the two countries. In the article are elucidated the causes for stagnation in the Bulgarian-Soviet political, economic and cultural relations from the spring of 1935 to August 1939. The question is examined also of the Soviet military. political end economic intelligence in Bulgaria, of organizing propaganda in favour of the USSR (through the press, films, meetings, receptions, etc. the establishment of links with circles opposing the Government, and with members and followers of the Communist Party. The second period coincided with the signing of the Soviet-German Pact of August 23, 1939 and continued until November 1940. During this period the USSR, having waited for a suitable moment, tried to consolidate in Bulgaria as Germany’s ally. The Bulgarian Government also allowed political, economic and cultural rapprochement with the USSRm shutting its eyes to Soviet propaganda in the country only for one reason: it regarded the USSR as an ally of Germany. During the talks held in Berlin on November 12-13, 1940 by Molotov with Hitler and Ribbentrop Bulgaria figured as a basic subject of the negotiations, and the stationing of Soviet troops in Bulgaria was a key issue at the meeting. The first serious conflict between the USSR and Germany - the visit of the Secretary General of NKID, A. Sobolev, in late November to Bulgaria (without Germany’s knowledge and consent,) with the proposal of concluding a mutual assistance pact put an end to the .golden period. in Bulgarian-Soviet relations.

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