Asked in a 1977 paperModerate

On what date was Leonid Brezhnev elected to the dual office of secretary of the Soviet Communist Party and Soviet President?

Correct answer: D. 16 June 1977

  • A. 6 June 1977
  • B. 2 June 1977
  • C. 26 June 1977
  • D. 16 June 1977

Explanation

Leonid Brezhnev became chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on 16 June 1977, adding the Soviet head-of-state position to his role as Communist Party leader. The date therefore corresponds to the consolidation of his dual office.

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