| Rayko Aleksiev | |
| Nationality: | Bulgarian |
| Occupation: | painter, caricaturist |
| Birth Date: | 7 March 1893 |
| Birth Place: | Pazardzhik, Bulgaria |
| Death Place: | Sofia, Bulgariа |
| Resting Place: | Central Sofia Cemetery |
| Resting Place Coordinates: | 42.7146°N 23.3361°W |
Rayko Nikolov Aleksiev (Bulgarian: Райко Николов Алексиев; 7 March 1893 - 18 November 1944) was a Bulgarian painter, caricaturist, and writer of feuilletons. He established Shturets, a hugely successful satirical newspaper, in 1932.
Known for his uncompromising satire, Aleksiev was especially disliked by Bulgarian communists due to his famous caricatures of Joseph Stalin. After the Bulgarian coup d'état of 1944 he was, like many other intellectuals, arrested by the newly formed people's militia. While under arrest, he was severely beaten over the course of several days. He died from his wounds. Aleksiev was posthumously sentenced to death by the People's Court.
Aleksiev Glacier on Nordenskjöld Coast in Graham Land, Antarctica is named after Rayko Aleksiev.[1]