Dr. Ivan Chomakov

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Birthplace

Plovdiv

Biography

Dr Ivan Milkov Chomakov (born 15 October 1953 in Plovdiv) is a Bulgarian anaesthesiologist and politician. He graduated in medicine from the Higher Medical Institute in Plovdiv in 1979, worked in Madan, and from 1981 to 1997 was chief assistant in anaesthesiology and intensive care; his record includes specialization with Prof. Chirkov, work in Libya, and 23 scientific publications. Before becoming mayor he was a member of the 38th National Assembly and regional leader of the Union of Democratic Forces; he served two mayoral terms in Plovdiv from 1999 to 2007.

First of two consecutive terms as mayor of Plovdiv (1999–2003).

More information

• Plovdiv Municipality — Mayors of Plovdiv · 2026-06-17
• Official source: Plovdiv Municipality - Plovdiv and Okayama · 2026-06-21
• Additional source: Marica - Dr Ivan Chomakov: We wanted capitalism, we got it · 2026-06-21
• Additional source: 24 Chasa Plovdiv - Ivan Chomakov interview about the Plovdiv Fair · 2026-06-21
• Additional source: Wikipedia - Ivan Chomakov · 2026-06-21
• Wikipedia article: Dr. Ivan Chomakov

The base is Plovdiv Municipality's official “Mayors of Plovdiv” page. The incumbent term is added from Bulgaria's Administrative Register because the municipal historical list still stops at the 2019-2023 term.