Which office did Chernenko hold in April 1984?
Prime Minister
Minister of Defense
Chairman of Presidium
Foreign Affairs Minister
Answer
Chairman of the Presidium, the highest position in the Soviet government, was held by Konstantin Chernenko in April 1984. This role encompassed the responsibilities of head of state and involved overseeing the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, a collective leadership body that held legislative, executive, and judicial authority in the Soviet Union.
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