People's Commissariat for Military and Naval Affairs
Ministry of Defence of the Soviet Government (1923–1934)
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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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FormedNovember 12, 1923
Preceding agencies
- People's Commissariat for Military Affairs of the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic
- People's Commissariat for Maritime Affairs of the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic
DissolvedMarch 15, 1934
Superseding agency
| Народный комиссариат по военным и морским делам Советского Союза | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | November 12, 1923 |
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| Dissolved | March 15, 1934 |
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| Jurisdiction |  Soviet Union |
| Headquarters | Moscow |
| Parent department | Council of People's Commissars of the Soviet Union |
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:
- Leon Trotsky – November 12, 1923 – January 26, 1925;
- Mikhail Frunze – January 26 – October 31, 1925;
- Kliment Voroshilov – November 6, 1925 – June 20, 1934