Date and
Place of Birth:

1971 Technical School of Mechanics and Electrical Engineering Burgas

1976 Naval Academy “N. Y. Vaptsarov” in Varna

M. sc. Degree in Marine Engineering and a Certification as an Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch

Other Qualifications

1976-1978 Specialization at the Applied Mathematics Center of the Technical University in Sofia

1983-1985 Studies at the Academy of Social Sciences and Management in Sofia

1989-1990 Postgraduated Student in Political Sciences at the Moscow Academy of Social Sciences and Management

Professional
Experience:

1978-1980 Descriptive Geometry Lecturer at the Technical University “Prof. Assen Zlatarov” in Burgas, Fuel Technology Dept.

1980-1983 Editor of the “Chernomorsky Far” Daily Newspaper, Burgas

1985-1987 Deputy Editor of the “Chernomorsky Far” Daily Newspaper, Burgas

1987-1989 Regional Committee of the Bulgarian Communist Party, Burgas

1990-1991 Bulgarreklama, Burgas

1991-1996 Maritime Administration, Burgas

1997-2005 Deputy to the 38., 39. and 40. National Assemblies /Standing Committees: Media, Transport and Communications, Agriculture , Defence/

1998-2006 Bulgarian Socialist Party Regional Council, Burgas - Chairman /currently– Deputy Chairman/

Since Sept. ’05 Governor of the Region Burgas