# Brezhnev Constitution (1977)

URL: https://history-russia.com/timeline/1977-brezhnev-constitution
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A new Soviet constitution enshrined the 'leading role' of the Communist Party in Article 6. Brezhnev had become head of state in June 1977. Article 6 was repealed in 1990. It was the last constitution of the USSR.

## Why it matters
It was the last constitution of the USSR.

Ruler at the time: [Leonid Brezhnev](https://history-russia.com/rulers/leonid-brezhnev)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — 1977 Constitution of the Soviet Union](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1977_Constitution_of_the_Soviet_Union)
- [Wikipedia — Era of Stagnation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Era_of_Stagnation)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Brezhnev Constitution](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Brezhnev+Constitution)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of Russian history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Russian_history)