of the USSR  | ||||
| Politburo (24) | ||||
| Central Committee CP USSR (300+) | ||||
| The Party Congress  (2,000+ met every 5 years)  | 
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| Republic Congresses | Republic Congresses | |||
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| Oblast Committees | Oblast Committees | |||
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| City Committees | City Committees | |||
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| Organization Committees | Organization Committees | |||