Vintage Original B&W Photo, the Fifth Session of the Soviet Union in Ukraine – 1977

These soviets were almost exact replicas of the 1938-established Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Periodically, in show elections, party-approved representatives to the Supreme Soviets were chosen without opposition. The Supreme Soviets themselves were no longer directly chosen until the perestroika era in the late 1980s, when the first free or semi-free elections were held. Rather, directly elected Congresses of People’s Deputies appointed Supreme Soviets, partly in imitation of the Congresses of Soviets that came before the Supreme Soviets. Up until that point, the soviets had essentially served as rubber stamps for the Communist Party of the USSR or each SSR, accepting decisions that were sent their way.

• Size: 575x485mm
• Year: 1977

A high-quality photo featuring vivid details and colors, with a touch of character provided by gently creased corners. The creases, though present, do not detract from the overall visual appeal, and they hint at the photo’s history and handling with a certain grace. Moscou – 4 octobre 1977 – le grand palais du kremlin, septèeme session extraordinateure du soviet suprême de l’U.R.S.S. neuvieme legislature, rapport du secrétaire general du C.C. du P.C.U.S president du presidum du soviet supreme de L’u;r;s;s; ET LE PRESIDENT DE LA COMMISSION CONSTITUANTE lEONIDE brejnev sur le projet de la consitution (loi fondamentale) de l’union des republiques socialisted sovietiques et le bilan de sa discussion publique