The privileges of the senior nomenclatura and ethnic peace in Bulgaria during totalitarianism Cover Image

Привилегиите на висшата номенклатура и етническият мир в България през тоталитаризма
The privileges of the senior nomenclatura and ethnic peace in Bulgaria during totalitarianism

Author(s): Georgi Lyubenov Manolov
Subject(s): Economic policy, Government/Political systems, Security and defense, Social differentiation, Politics of History/Memory
Published by: Висше училище по сигурност и икономика (ВУСИ)
Keywords: privileges; nomenclature; ethnic peace
Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the problem of political privileges of the top nomenklatura in totalitarian Bulgaria (1945-1989) and their impact on ethnic peace in the country. A detailed analysis is made of these privileges, which extended into absolutely all social spheres and served the upper echelon of the nomenklatura. A plethora of facts, data and evidence of their illegitimate (and legitimate) and unjust nature in the society are brought forth. The main damage done by the privileges on the ethnic peace in the country is also analyzed in the context of the alienation and demoralization of the political elites of the time.