Congress of People's Deputies of the Soviet Union
Congress of People's Deputies of the Soviet Union Съезд народных депутатов СССР | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Established | 25 May 1989 |
| Disbanded | 5 September 1991 |
| Preceded by | Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union |
| Succeeded by | State Council of the Soviet Union |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 2,250 |
Political groups | Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1,958) Independents (292) |
| Elections | |
| Direct election | |
Last election | 26 March 1989 |
| Meeting place | |
| Kremlin Palace of Congresses, Moscow Kremlin | |
The Congress of People's Deputies of the Soviet Union was the highest body of state authority of the Soviet Union from 1989 to 1991.