The Supreme Council

**The Supreme Soviet of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (Supreme Soviet of the USSR)** is the highest body of state power (according to the current Constitution of the USSR of 1977), the highest representative and legislative body USSR. Since, according to the same Constitution, multi-party system is prohibited in the country and only the Communist Party of the Soviet Union is allowed to operate, the Supreme Council consists of its **fractions** - separate groups, each of which pursues its own goals. Factions affect the choice in events, the choice of ministers and doctrines, as well as diplomatic actions. You can raise the number of representatives of a particular faction in the AF by choosing answers in events that correspond to the ideology of the faction.
In any popular, direct and representative democracy, factions turn into independent parties.

## Trotskyists / NKPSS

Supporters of Leo Trotsky. This faction believes that it is necessary to increase the cohesion of the people and abandon the policy of peaceful coexistence. It can be attributed to the left radical group. Initially, they are inaccessible (unless you play as a generated character with the traits of L. Trotsky), but if you rehabilitate the NKPSS and release its head Tarasov from the mental hospital KGB, then they can be included in the Armed Forces as a full-fledged faction. Tarasov can be appointed Second Secretary. With the majority of Trotskyists in the SC, the toughest answers will be available. (There are no Trotskyists in Goskomstat.)

## Stalinists / VKP(b)

Supporters of Joseph Stalin. This faction believes that there has never been developed socialism in USSR and the Union is only moving towards ordinary socialism. It can be attributed to the left radical group. They are available if you play as Romanov, return Kosolapov to politics and appoint him or Romanov as the Second Secretary. Also, Nina Andreeva, the author of the famous anti-perestroika manifesto "I can't compromise my principles!" belongs to this faction, an event on which will happen if you carry out "perestroika". Their attitude towards you is affected by your policy on the issue of the role I.V. Stalin in history in the relevant event, as well as your reaction to the article by Andreeva.

## Conservatives / Non-party

Supporters of the late Leonid Brezhnev. This faction does not want to change anything and strives for stability and order. The Conservatives will always be the 2nd largest faction in the SC at the start of the game. In the Politburo, this faction is represented by Viktor Grishin, the long-term chief of the Moscow Communists, who can be appointed Second Secretary; in the event of his death, O. Shenin will replace him. Due to overprotectiveness, this faction cannot keep control of the situation if the situation deteriorates. Hard options will not be available and the army with special services will use weapons less often. This faction is supported by the majority of ministers, and also such an "amazing personality" of the game as Tikhonov gravitates towards it.

## Moderate / CPSU

This faction is in favor of small reforms in order to preserve and modernize the Soviet statehood. They have a great relationship with the Conservatives and work very well with them in tandem. In addition, at the expense of their head - the authoritative and respected veteran of Soviet politics Andrei Gromyko - all other factions are more or less tolerant of them, although they do not like them. This faction includes Ligachev, who in 1986 is available as General Secretary, and Zyuganov. Moderates will always be the 1st largest faction in the BC at the start of the game.

## Reformers / SSPSS

This faction considers it important to carry out reformation in the USSR in order to create a democratic socialist society. M. Gorbachev represents them in the Politburo, in addition, you can create an Abalkin commission to carry out economic reform, and L. Abalkin can also be appointed Second Secretary.

## Liberals / Democrats

This faction advocates the complete de-Stalinization, democratization and liberalization of the USSR and Soviet society. In the Politburo, the liberals have the largest personnel reserve - Yeltsin, Shevardnadze, Yakovlev, Yavlinsky, the last two are available as Second Secretary.

## Technocrats

Supporters of the further industrialization of the country, but relying on automation. Initially, they are in disgrace (suppressed). You can get out of disgrace by setting the Cult of Science in the corresponding event. Getting out of disgrace gives an increase in science points, increases the number of conservatives and reduces the loyalty of the wings of the party.

## Militarists

Supporters of expansionist foreign policy and building up the power of the Soviet Army. Initially, they are in disgrace (suppressed). You can get out of disgrace if you carry out purges in the army after the illegal flight of Matthias Rust or with an aggressive foreign and military policy. The withdrawal from disgrace gives a plus to the army and conservatives, reduces the loyalty of the wings.

## Maoists

Supporters of the Chinese direction in socialism, put forward by Mao Zedong. Initially, they are in disgrace (suppressed). You can get out of disgrace if you direct the Maoists against the bureaucracy, through the event about the Party of the Dictatorship of the Proletariat. The withdrawal from disgrace gives an increase in the amount of the corresponding faction, depending on the situation, in order to achieve its conditional goal. After reaching the goal, they give a plus to the conservatives. Depending on the situation and occasions, the ultimate goal may be one of the types of Maoism or its ideological continuation.