The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet was the standing organ of the highest body of state authority in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The presidium was elected by joint session of both houses
Kremlin administration building 14
Калинин М. И.
Николай Михайлович Шверник
Russische oud president Worosjilow uit de gratie, Bestanddeelnr 913 1533
The Central Executive Committee of the USSR, which may be abbreviated as the CEC, was the supreme governing body of the USSR in between sessions of the All-Union Congress of Soviets from 1922 to 1938.
Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union
…the Supreme Soviet Президиум Верховного Совета Type Type Unicameral History Established 17 January 1938 Disbanded 25 May 1989 (1989-05-25) Preceded by Central Executive Committee of the Soviet Union Succeeded by President of the Soviet Union (as head of state) Seats 39 Elections Voting system Election by joint session of both houses of the Supreme…
Soviet Russia Pictorial, December 1923