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The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet (????????? ?????????? ?????? in Russian
Russian language

Russian is the most geographically widespread language of Eurasia, the most widely spoken of the Slavic languages, and the largest native language in Europe....
, or Prezidium Verkhovnogo Soveta) was a Soviet
Soviet Union

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was a Constitution of the Soviet Union socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991.The name is a translation of the , romanization of Russian Soyuz Sovetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik, abbreviated ????, SSSR....
 governmental
Government of the Soviet Union

Council of Ministers of the USSR was the Soviet government?the highest executive and Administration body of the Soviet Union. Between 1922 and 1946 it was named Council of People's Commissars of the USSR ....
 body. This body was of the all-Union level (USSR Supreme Soviet
Supreme Soviet

The Supreme Soviet of the USSR was the highest legislative body in the Soviet Union in the interim of the sessions of the Congress of Soviets, and the only one with the power to pass constitutional amendments....
 Presidium), as well as in all Soviet republic
Soviet Republic

Soviet republic, a republic ruled by soviet , may refer to one of the following:*Bolshevik Russia and the Russian SFSR after the Russian Revolution of 1917 and during the Russian Civil War....
s (e.g., Byelorussian SSR
Byelorussian SSR

The Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic was one of Republics of the Soviet Union of the Soviet Union. It was one of the four original founding members of the Soviet Union in 1922, together with the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, the Transcaucasian SFSR and the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic....
 Supreme Soviet Presidium).

building was situated inside the Moscow Kremlin
Moscow Kremlin

The Moscow Kremlin usually referred to as simply The Kremlin, is a historic fortified complex at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River , Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square and the Alexander Garden ....
.

The Presidium
Presidium

The presidium or pr?sidium is the name for the executive committee of various legislative and organizational bodies.In Communist states the presidium was the permanent executive committee of legislative bodies such as the Supreme Soviet in the USSR....
 of the Supreme Soviet
Supreme Soviet

The Supreme Soviet of the USSR was the highest legislative body in the Soviet Union in the interim of the sessions of the Congress of Soviets, and the only one with the power to pass constitutional amendments....
 was elected by the Supreme Soviet of the USSR at a joint session of both chambers at the first session of each following convocation
Convocation

A Convocation is a group of people formally assembled for a special purpose.In some Universities for example, the term "convocation" refers specifically to the entirety of the alumni of the university, which function as one of the university's representative bodies....
.






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The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet (????????? ?????????? ?????? in Russian
Russian language

Russian is the most geographically widespread language of Eurasia, the most widely spoken of the Slavic languages, and the largest native language in Europe....
, or Prezidium Verkhovnogo Soveta) was a Soviet
Soviet Union

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was a Constitution of the Soviet Union socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991.The name is a translation of the , romanization of Russian Soyuz Sovetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik, abbreviated ????, SSSR....
 governmental
Government of the Soviet Union

Council of Ministers of the USSR was the Soviet government?the highest executive and Administration body of the Soviet Union. Between 1922 and 1946 it was named Council of People's Commissars of the USSR ....
 body. This body was of the all-Union level (USSR Supreme Soviet
Supreme Soviet

The Supreme Soviet of the USSR was the highest legislative body in the Soviet Union in the interim of the sessions of the Congress of Soviets, and the only one with the power to pass constitutional amendments....
 Presidium), as well as in all Soviet republic
Soviet Republic

Soviet republic, a republic ruled by soviet , may refer to one of the following:*Bolshevik Russia and the Russian SFSR after the Russian Revolution of 1917 and during the Russian Civil War....
s (e.g., Byelorussian SSR
Byelorussian SSR

The Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic was one of Republics of the Soviet Union of the Soviet Union. It was one of the four original founding members of the Soviet Union in 1922, together with the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, the Transcaucasian SFSR and the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic....
 Supreme Soviet Presidium).

USSR Supreme Soviet

Its building was situated inside the Moscow Kremlin
Moscow Kremlin

The Moscow Kremlin usually referred to as simply The Kremlin, is a historic fortified complex at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River , Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square and the Alexander Garden ....
.

The Presidium
Presidium

The presidium or pr?sidium is the name for the executive committee of various legislative and organizational bodies.In Communist states the presidium was the permanent executive committee of legislative bodies such as the Supreme Soviet in the USSR....
 of the Supreme Soviet
Supreme Soviet

The Supreme Soviet of the USSR was the highest legislative body in the Soviet Union in the interim of the sessions of the Congress of Soviets, and the only one with the power to pass constitutional amendments....
 was elected by the Supreme Soviet of the USSR at a joint session of both chambers at the first session of each following convocation
Convocation

A Convocation is a group of people formally assembled for a special purpose.In some Universities for example, the term "convocation" refers specifically to the entirety of the alumni of the university, which function as one of the university's representative bodies....
. The deputies of the Presidium were appointed for the duration of the term of office of the Supreme Soviet. The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR consisted of a chairman, his 15 deputies (one from each republic
Republic

A republic is a state or country that is not led by a hereditary monarch but in which the people have an impact on its government. The word originates from the Latin term res publica....
 of the Soviet Union
Soviet Union

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was a Constitution of the Soviet Union socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991.The name is a translation of the , romanization of Russian Soyuz Sovetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik, abbreviated ????, SSSR....
), a secretary, and 20 members. The Presidium was accountable to the Supreme Soviet of the USSR for all its activities.

According to the Constitution of the USSR, the basic powers of Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR were:

  • promulgation
    Promulgation

    Promulgation or enactment is the act of formally proclaiming or declaring new statute or administrative law when it receives final approval....
     of decree
    Decree

    A decree is an order made by a head of state or head of government and having the force of law. The particular term used for this concept may vary from country to country — the Executive order s made by the president of the United States, for example, are decrees....
    s;
  • interpretation
    Interpretation

    An interpretation is an explanation of the meaning of some Object of attention. It also refers to making ideas more understanding, including translation....
     of current Soviet law
    LAW

    LAW may refer to:* Anti-tank warfare, e.g. the US Army M72 LAW or the British Army LAW 80*Palestinian Society for the Protection of Human Rights ...
    s;
  • dissolution of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on the basis of Article ?47 of the Constitution of the USSR and setting new elections: carrying out a national referendum
    Referendum

    A referendum , ballot question, or plebiscite is a direct vote in which an entire Constituency is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal....
     on its own initiative or at the request of one of the republics of the Union;
  • abrogation of decrees, issued by the Council of Ministers of the USSR and Council of Ministers of the republics of the Union in case there is a discrepancy
    Discrepancy

    In mathematics, discrepancy may refer to* Discrepancy of a sequence* Discrepancy theory in structural modellingIn statistics, discrepancy may refer to...
     with the law;
  • relieving Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR of his post and appointing Ministers of the USSR (between sessions of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR) with the subsequent submittal for the Supreme Soviet’s approval;
  • establishment of order
    Order (decoration)

    An order is a decoration, awarded by a government, a Dynasty, or a religious body to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity....
    s and medal
    Medal

    A medal is usually a coin-like sculpted object of metal or other material that has been engraved with an insignia, portrait or other artistic rendering....
    s of the USSR and carrying out the awarding procedures;
  • establishment of honorary title
    Title

    A title is a Prefix or Suffix added to a person's name to signify either veneration, an official position or a professional or academic qualification....
    s of the USSR and their assignment;
  • realization of the right to pardon
    Pardon

    A pardon is the forgiveness of a crime and the penalty associated with it. It is granted by a head of state, such as a monarch or president, or by a competent Roman Catholic Church authority....
    ;
  • appointment and dismissal of the highest command of the Soviet Armed Forces
    Soviet Armed Forces

    The Soviet Armed Forces refers to the armed forces of the Soviet Union from its establishment during the Russian Civil War in 1918 by the Bolsheviks to the its dissolution in December 1991....
    ;
  • establishment of military
    Military rank

    Military rank is a system of hierarchy relationships in armed forces or civil institutions organized along military lines. Usually, uniforms denote the bearer's rank by particular insignia affixed to the uniforms....
     and diplomatic rank
    Diplomatic rank

    Diplomatic rank is the system of professional and social rank used in the world of diplomacy and international relations. Over time it has been formalized on an international basis....
    s and other special ranks;
  • declaration of the general and partial mobilization
    Mobilization

    This article describes military mobilization. For other meanings, see Mobilization .Mobilization is the act of assembling and making both troops and supplies ready for war....
    ;
  • declaration of war
    Declaration of war

    A declaration of war is a formal performative speech act or signing of a document by an authorised party of a government in order to initiate a state of war between two or more nations....
     in case of an attack on the USSR or in case when it was necessary to implement obligation
    Obligation

    An obligation is a requirement to take some course of action, whether law or morality. There are also obligations in other normative contexts, such as obligations of etiquette, social obligations, and possibly...
    s of international mutual defense treaties;
  • ratification
    Ratification

    Ratification is the act of approving and paying for supplies or services provided to and accepted by the government as a result of an unauthorized commitment....
     and denunciation
    Denunciation

    Denunciation refers to the announcement of a treaty's termination. Some treaties contain a termination clause that specifies that the treaty will terminate if a certain number of nations denounce the treaty....
     of international treaties, signed by the USSR;
  • representation of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR (between its sessions) in its relations with parliament
    Parliament

    A parliament is a legislature, especially in those countries whose system of government is based on the Westminster system modeled after that of the United Kingdom....
    s of foreign countries;
  • appointment and dismissal of Soviet plenipotentiaries
    Plenipotentiary

    The word plenipotentiary has two meanings.As a noun, it refers to a person who has "full powers". In particular, the term commonly refers to a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent their government as a prerogative ....
     in foreign countries;
  • receiving of Letters of Credence and Letters of Recall from foreign diplomatic representatives, accredited in the USSR;
  • declaration of the martial law
    Martial law

    Martial law is the system of rules that takes effect when the military takes control of the normal administration of justice.Martial law is sometimes imposed during wars or occupied territory in the absence of any other civil government....
     in a given region or across the USSR in the interest of defending the USSR or preserving public order and state security.


The presidium also dealt with questions regarding the acquisition of the Soviet citizenship
Citizenship

Citizenship refers to a person's membership in a political community such as a country or city. It has different legal definitions in different countries....
, its forfeiting or voluntary rejection.

There were also presidiums of the Supreme Soviets in the republics of the Union and autonomous republic
Autonomous republic

An autonomous republic is a type of administrative division similar to a province. A significant number of autonomous republics can be found within the successor states of the Soviet Union, but the majority are located within Russia....
s; their functions were defined by constitutions of corresponding republics.

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