The former government of Alexei Kosygin was dissolved following the Soviet legislative election of 1974. Kosygin was once again elected premier by the Politburo and the Central Committee following the election. His fourth government lasted for nearly five years, until the 1979 Soviet election. Ministries Committees References General Government of the Soviet Union > List Specific Soviet governments 1974 establishments in the Soviet Union 1979 disestablishments Era of Stagnation