Kostadin Kostadinov (politician)
Kostadin Todorov Kostadinov (Bulgarian: Костадин Тодоров Костадинов; born 1 April 1979) is a far-right and ultranationalist Bulgarian politician. He is the chairman of the ultranationalist Revival party (Bulgarian: Възраждане, Vazrazhdane).
Kostadin Kostadinov | |
|---|---|
Костадин Костадинов | |
Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 3 December 2021 | |
| Constituency | 3rd MMC - Varna |
| Leader of Revival | |
| Assumed office 2 August 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Member of the Varna City Council | |
| In office 4 November 2011 – 25 November 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 April 1979 Asparuhovo, PR Bulgaria |
| Political party | Revival (2014–present) |
| Other political affiliations | VMRO (2002–2012) NFSB (2012–2013) Attack (2013–2014) |
| Spouse |
Velina
(m. 2003; div. 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Politician, author, historian |
Kostadinov is known for his populism, anti-EU and anti-NATO stances, Anti-Americanism and Anti-Western sentiment, spreading of conspiracy theories regarding COVID-19 and climate change, frequent misogynistic, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, racist and xenophobic statements, as well as for his anti-migrant and аnti-Macedonian views.
His pro-Russian stance and activities had gained him the nickname 'Kopeikin', referring to his alleged ties with, and financial support from the Russian Government.
Kostadinov has also espoused strong anti-Romani views, describing Roma people as "parasites" and "non-human vermin that has no place in Bulgaria".
On 15 June 2023 a group of "Vazrazhdane" (Revival) supporters, led by the party's deputy Emil Yankov, attacked a Cinema that screened an LGBTQIA+ film.