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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