# Ivan Portnih

_Bulgarian politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> This is a chronological list of mayors of Varna, the third largest city of Bulgaria, since that post was established after the Liberation of Bulgaria in 1878.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 18 November 1976 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12281147#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Sofia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12281147#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Bulgaria; Russia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12281147#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; hotel manager ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12281147#P106))
- **Political party:** Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (since 2011) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12281147#P102))
- **Education:** University of National and World Economy; Nantes University; Cornell University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12281147#P69))
- **Positions held:** Mayor of Varna Municipality (15 July 2013 – 12 November 2023); mayor (since 15 July 2013); member of the Bulgarian National Assembly (21 May 2013 – 10 July 2013) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12281147#P39))

## Questions

**When was Ivan Portnih born?**  
Ivan Portnih was born on 18 November 1976 in Sofia.

**What positions has Ivan Portnih held?**  
Positions held by Ivan Portnih include: Mayor of Varna Municipality (2013–2023); mayor (since 15 July 2013); member of the Bulgarian National Assembly (2013–2013).

**Where did Ivan Portnih study?**  
Ivan Portnih was educated at University of National and World Economy, Nantes University, Cornell University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ivan Portnih](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mayors_of_Varna) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q12281147](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12281147) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ivan Portnih in 2018.jpg by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ivan_Portnih_in_2018.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Ivan Portnih, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Ivan Portnih in 2018.jpg — Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Ivan Portnih". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ivan-portnih. Retrieved 15 November 2026.