Branko Pešić
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Branko Pešić was member of the Yugoslav resistance forces during the Yugoslav People's Liberation War, and later leader of the Yugoslav Communist party in Belgrade and Mayor of Belgrade
from 1964 to 1974.
Pešić was one of the most famous mayors of Belgrade, and his mandate saw the construction of many important projects including the Mostar interchange, Gazela Bridge
, and Terazije Tunnel.
Mayor of Belgrade
The Mayor of Belgrade is the head of the City of Belgrade . He acts on behalf of the City, and performs an executive function in the City of Belgrade. The position of the Belgrade mayor is important as the city is the most important hub of economics, culture and science in Serbia...
from 1964 to 1974.
Pešić was one of the most famous mayors of Belgrade, and his mandate saw the construction of many important projects including the Mostar interchange, Gazela Bridge
Gazela Bridge
Gazela is the most important bridge in Belgrade, Serbia, across the Sava river. It is a part of the city highway and it lies on European route E75, on the highway passing through the wider city center, connecting Belgrade with Niš to the south, and Novi Sad to the north...
, and Terazije Tunnel.