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'''Dragomir Zhelev''' (Galanian: ''Драгомир Желев'') is a former Syaran politician and statesman who served as the [[Executive of the Syaran Commonality]] from 2000 to 2009.
'''Dragomir Zhelev''' (Galanian: ''Драгомир Желев'') is a Syaran politician and statesman who served as the [[Executive of the Syaran Commonality]] from 2000 to 2010.


Zhelev was born in Myzova in Galania in 1951 to a moderately successful family of farmers. According to his official autobiography Zhelev spent most of his childhood helping his family run the farm and exploring the nearby forests despite warnings not to do so. Zhelev later enrolled in the University of Myzova, graduating in 1975. During his time in university Zhelev became heavily involved in the [[Warden Way]] and after graduation joined several local organizations calling for the toppling of the Monarchies of [[Galania (Syaran Realm)|Galania]] and [[Makedon (Syaran Realm)|Makedon]]. Following the outbreak of the [[Refusal War]] Zhelev volunteered for the Warden cause and over the course of the war rose in status and position among the Warden elite. Following the end of the war and the establishment of the Commonality, Zhelev began an important public official for the government, resulting in his appointment as Deputy Minister of Regional Development in 1990. He was later appointed Minister of Public Administration in 1994.
Zhelev was born in Myzova in Galania in 1951 to a moderately successful family of farmers. He spent most of his early life working on the family farm, with his schooling only becoming a major focus in his teenage years. Zhelev later enrolled in the University of Myzova, graduating in 1975 with a degree in political science. During his time in university Zhelev became heavily involved in the [[Warden Way]] and after graduation joined several local organizations calling for the toppling of the Monarchies of [[Galania]] and [[Makedon]]. Following the outbreak of the [[Refusal War]] Zhelev volunteered to serve the [[Wardens (Syara)|Wardens]], where he served as a supply officer. His role in several headquarters units let to him being close to many high ranking Warden officials, and his administrative and logistical skills were highly valued by his peers. Following the end of the war and the establishment of the Commonality, Zheleve leveraged his wartime connections to achieve status within the Commonality government, resulting in his appointment as Deputy Minister of Regional Development in 1990. He was later appointed Minister of Public Administration in 1994.


After a decade in the civil service Zhelev was voted into office as the [[Executive of the Syaran Commonality]]. His 9 year tenure is the longest of any Syaran Executive. Most focus on his time in office is spent on the [[Zemplen War]]. which broke out in 2008. Zhelev, a staunch Warden, has often been criticized as promoting a nationalist policy that contributed to the outbreak of the war. Zhelev's leadership during the war has also been subject to criticism, namely his failure to drum up international support for Syara and his poor handling of the Syaran economy and government. As the war progressed Zhelev did little to alleviate Syara's growing shortages of manpower and strategic resources, and following the repulsion of the [[Syaran Commonality Armed Forces]] from [[Ruvelka]] in mid-2009, Zhelev was forced to sue for peace. His administration collapsed shortly thereafter facing a vote of no confidence and Zhelev resigned. He has since then refrained from the public eye and has not sought any further involvement in Syaran politics.
After a decade in the civil service Zhelev was voted into office as the [[Executive of the Syaran Commonality]] for the [[Union Party (Syara)|Unionists]]. Although he intended to focus his administration on domestic affairs and reforms, his tenure was dominated by increasingly poor relations with neighboring [[Ruvelka]]. In 2003 Syara and Ruvelka clashed in the [[Imerti Conflict]]; the perception of a Syaran victory helped boost his popular support but further strained relations with [[Debrecen]]. Tensions with Ruvelka soared again in 2008 following the outbreak of fighting in Zemplen. Followign a special election victory and assured by the leadership of the [[Syaran Commonality Armed Forces]] that a quick victory was possible, Zhelev agreed to widen the fighting that led to the expansion of [[Zemplen War]]. Zhelev's leadership during the war served as a major source of criticism; his failure to mobilize the Syaran populace and economy in preparation for a prolonged conflict led to Syara facing financial and manpower problems in mid-2009. A year later Syara was decisevly defeated during [[Operation Homefront]] which forced Zhelev to sue for peace; the resulting [[Treaty of Aragon]] forced Syara to cede control of Zemplen, Imerti, and Armavir to Ruvelka. The immediate backlash and nature of the stunning defeat led to the collapse of his administration and he resigned on 3 August 2010.
 
Since resigning his post, Zhelev has largely stayed out of the public eye. Public opinion polls have routinely graded Zhelev as among the worst leaders in Syaran history, and he is often negatively associated and held responsible for Syara's defeat in the Zemplen War.  


==Early Life==
==Early Life==

Revision as of 03:11, 26 July 2020

Dragomir Zhelev
DragomirZhelev.jpg
Executive of the Syaran Commonality
In office
15 July 2000 – 3 August 2010
Preceded byZhivko Hristovski
Succeeded byMelkon Isagholian
Minister of Public Administration
In office
1 January 1994 – 29 December 1999
Deputy Minister of Regional Development
In office
1 January 1990 – 31 December 1993
Personal details
Born24 February 1951
Myzova, Galania
NationalitySyaran
Political partyUnion Party
SpouseJovana Kochanova (1981-Present)
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Myzova

Dragomir Zhelev (Galanian: Драгомир Желев) is a Syaran politician and statesman who served as the Executive of the Syaran Commonality from 2000 to 2010.

Zhelev was born in Myzova in Galania in 1951 to a moderately successful family of farmers. He spent most of his early life working on the family farm, with his schooling only becoming a major focus in his teenage years. Zhelev later enrolled in the University of Myzova, graduating in 1975 with a degree in political science. During his time in university Zhelev became heavily involved in the Warden Way and after graduation joined several local organizations calling for the toppling of the Monarchies of Galania and Makedon. Following the outbreak of the Refusal War Zhelev volunteered to serve the Wardens, where he served as a supply officer. His role in several headquarters units let to him being close to many high ranking Warden officials, and his administrative and logistical skills were highly valued by his peers. Following the end of the war and the establishment of the Commonality, Zheleve leveraged his wartime connections to achieve status within the Commonality government, resulting in his appointment as Deputy Minister of Regional Development in 1990. He was later appointed Minister of Public Administration in 1994.

After a decade in the civil service Zhelev was voted into office as the Executive of the Syaran Commonality for the Unionists. Although he intended to focus his administration on domestic affairs and reforms, his tenure was dominated by increasingly poor relations with neighboring Ruvelka. In 2003 Syara and Ruvelka clashed in the Imerti Conflict; the perception of a Syaran victory helped boost his popular support but further strained relations with Debrecen. Tensions with Ruvelka soared again in 2008 following the outbreak of fighting in Zemplen. Followign a special election victory and assured by the leadership of the Syaran Commonality Armed Forces that a quick victory was possible, Zhelev agreed to widen the fighting that led to the expansion of Zemplen War. Zhelev's leadership during the war served as a major source of criticism; his failure to mobilize the Syaran populace and economy in preparation for a prolonged conflict led to Syara facing financial and manpower problems in mid-2009. A year later Syara was decisevly defeated during Operation Homefront which forced Zhelev to sue for peace; the resulting Treaty of Aragon forced Syara to cede control of Zemplen, Imerti, and Armavir to Ruvelka. The immediate backlash and nature of the stunning defeat led to the collapse of his administration and he resigned on 3 August 2010.

Since resigning his post, Zhelev has largely stayed out of the public eye. Public opinion polls have routinely graded Zhelev as among the worst leaders in Syaran history, and he is often negatively associated and held responsible for Syara's defeat in the Zemplen War.

Early Life

Warden Service

Political Career

Personal Life