Bloc of Communists and Non-Partisans (russian: Блок коммунистов и беспартийных, Blok kommunistov i bespartiynykh) was a
political alliance
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International terms
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in the Soviet Union of the
Communist Party
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with
non-partisans
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, which nominated its candidates on a non-alternative basis in all
elections
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to the Soviets from 1937 to 1985.
Избирательное законодательство и выборы в 1937-1987 гг.
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Political parties established in 1936
Political parties disestablished in 1990
1936 establishments in the Soviet Union
1990 disestablishments in the Soviet Union