The former government of Alexei Kosygin was dissolved following the Soviet legislative election of 1979. Kosygin was once again elected Premier by the Politburo and the Central Committee following the election. His fourth government lasted a little over one year due to bad health which led him to resign. Ministries Committees References General Government of the Soviet Union > List Specific Soviet governments 1979 establishments in the Soviet Union 1980 disestablishments Era of Stagnation