People's Commissariat for Military and Naval Affairs

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People's Commissariat for Military and Naval Affairs of the Soviet Union
Народный комиссариат по военным и морским делам Советского Союза
Coat of arms of the Soviet Union (1923-1936).svg
Original emblem
Agency overview
FormedNovember 12, 1923
Preceding agencies
DissolvedMarch 15, 1934
Superseding agency
JurisdictionFlag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
HeadquartersMoscow
Parent department Council of People's Commissars of the Soviet Union

The People's Commissariat for Military and Naval Affairs of the Soviet Union was the central body of military command and control of the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union from November 12, 1923, to March 15, 1934.

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History

The People's Commissariat was formed from two independent People's Commissariats (for Military and for Naval Affairs of the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic). Abolished in connection with the formation of the People's Commissariat of Defense of the Soviet Union. [1]

People's Commissars

The People's Commissariat was headed by the People's Commissar; at various times in this position were:

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