Draft:Second Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union

The Second Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union was the second highest position in the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, the post was the equivalent to Deputy Secretary-general. The post was established in 1922 and the first person to held the post was Vyacheslav Molotov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In 1990, during the 28th Congress, the post was renamed as Deputy General Secretary.

The role of Second Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union emerged as a pivotal position in the hierarchy of the Soviet political system. Following the leadership of General Secretaries such as Joseph Stalin, Leonid Brezhnev, the designation of Second Secretary represented a transitional phase in Soviet leadership dynamics.

Succession Planning
The Second Secretary played a crucial role in grooming future leaders and maintaining stability during transitions of power.

Political Influence
While not holding the top position, the Second Secretary wielded significant influence within the party apparatus and decision-making processes.

Party Unity
Ensuring cohesion and unity within the CPSU ranks, especially during periods of political and ideological challenges, was a primary responsibility.

List of officeholders
16 individuals are appointed as the Party's Second Secretary, Mikhail Suslov spent the longest time in office and Vladimir Ivashko spent the shortest time in office. 8 individuals held the position in a temporary role.