Presidium of the Supreme Soviet (TheodoresTomfooleries)
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Presidium of the Supreme Soviet Президиум Верховного Совета | |
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| Supreme Soviet of the USSR | |
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| Type | |
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| History | |
| Established | January 1938 |
| Preceded by | Central Executive Committee of the Soviet Union |
| Seats | 39 |
| Elections | |
| Election by joint session of both houses of the Supreme Soviet | |
| Meeting place | |
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| Kremlin Presidium, Moscow Kremlin | |
The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet (Russian: Президиум Верховного Совета; tr. Prezidium Verkhovnogo Soveta) is the collective body of power in the Supreme Soviet, acting as the collective head of state of the Soviet Union. The Presidium is headed by the Chairman and their Vice-Chairman. 15 deputies (from each Republic), a secretary and 20 members also make up the membership of the Presidium.
The Chairman is called the Premier in non-Soviet sources and is recognized as the Head of Government of the Soviet Union.