Jivko Lefterov

Asst. Prof. Jivko Lefterov, PhD, is a faculty member at the Department of History, New Bulgarian University. He teaches courses such as BCLB322 'Bulgaria and Europe: Common Past and Future'. His academic focus revolves around Bulgarian national history, religious policies under communist regimes, and Balkan military dynamics.

Research Interests: Dr. Lefterov specializes in 20th-century Bulgarian religious policies, Bulgarian-Orthodox-Catholic relations, and military history. His work critically examines communist-era repression of religious communities and the complex interactions between state institutions and faith groups during pivotal historical periods.

Publications Trends: His recent works analyze communist-era anti-religious campaigns, Bulgarian participation in WWI, and the socio-political role of religious institutions. The 2023 monograph on anti-Christmas policies in Kallofer and 2024 study on Bulgarian soldier perceptions during WWI exemplify his focus on state control mechanisms and historical memory.

Editing Contributions: He has co-edited major historical document collections like 'The Atheist Policy in Communist Bulgaria' (3 volumes) and served on editorial boards for prestigious historical journals like Годишник на департамент История.