On 10 November 1989, which event marked the start of Bulgaria's democratic transition away from totalitarian communist rule?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The forced resignation of Todor Zhivkov at the BKP Central Committee plenum
- Step 1: One day after the fall of the Berlin Wall, reformist Politburo members (Petar Mladenov, Andrey Lukanov) moved against the dictator. Step 2. At the plenum on 10 November 1989, Zhivkov was forced to resign, opening the era of multi-party democratic reforms.
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