What does Verkhovna Rada mean?

The Verkhovna Rada is the name of the Ukrainian parliament.

The Ukrainian Parliament (the Supreme Soviet of Ukraine) is the only legislative body in Ukraine. Rada, the president, the government and the judiciary each have their own powers, and at the same time they restrict and supervise each other.

In addition to promulgating laws and regulations, the Verkhovna Rada has the right to impeach the president and confirm the nomination of the president's prime minister and principal officials. At the same time, the Verkhovna Rada is also responsible for examining the government budget, appointing some judges of the Constitutional Court and declaring the country in a state of war or peace.

The establishment of Rada1991On August 24th, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine announced Ukraine's formal independence from the Soviet Union. 1On June 28th, 1996, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the Constitution of Ukraine.

Historical evolution:

The history of the Ukrainian parliament can be traced back to the Soviet period. 1938, the first supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, which was joined by the Soviet Union, was established and became the highest state power organ and legislature of Ukraine. During the Soviet period, * * * produced 1 1 Supreme Soviet.

1990 16 In July, the Supreme Soviet of Ukraine adopted the Declaration of National Sovereignty, claiming that the Ukrainian Constitution and laws are superior to Soviet laws and have the right to establish their own armed forces.

1991On August 24th, the Supreme Soviet of Ukraine passed the national independence resolution, and the Ukrainian government immediately declared its independence from the Soviet Union.

1994, the Supreme Soviet of Ukraine held a general election, which was officially named as the 13 Supreme Soviet of Ukraine, following the history of Soviet establishment since the Soviet Union.

It was not until 1998 that the 4th Supreme Soviet came into being that the number of sessions of the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet was changed from the declaration of independence, and the number became the third Supreme Soviet.

On 200211017 October, the Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament, Razumukov, was dismissed from his post. The next day, the first deputy speaker Stefan Chuk was elected as the new speaker of the Ukrainian parliament.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Ukrainian Parliament