Premier of the Soviet Union

It has been suggested that this article be merged with Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union. (Discuss) Proposed since October 2023.

Premier of the Soviet Union
Глава Правительства СССР (Russian)
State Emblem of the Soviet Union
Longest serving Alexei Kosygin 15 October 1964 – 23 October 1980
Style	Mr. Premier (informal) His Excellency (diplomatic)
Type	Head of government
Reports to	Supreme Soviet
Residence	Kremlin Senate, Moscow
Appointer	Supreme Soviet
Formation	6 July 1923; 100 years ago (1923-07-06)
First holder	Vladimir Lenin
Final holder	Ivan Silayev
Abolished	26 December 1991; 32 years ago (1991-12-26)
Succession	Prime Minister of Russia
Deputy	First Deputy Premier Deputy Premier

The Premier of the Soviet Union (Russian: Глава Правительства СССР) was the head of government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). Twelve individuals held the post. Among the most known are Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin.