About
Ivan Stepanovich Silayev was a Soviet and Russian politician who played a crucial role in the final years of the Soviet Union. He served as Prime Minister of the Soviet Union through his positions as chairman of the Committee on the Operational Management of the Soviet economy and chairman of the Inter-republican Economic Committee. He was responsible for managing the Soviet economy during the late Gorbachev era. As such, he was the last head of government of the Soviet Union.
Career Timeline
Deputy Prime Minister of USSR
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister during tumultuous times.
Prime Minister of the USSR
Becomes the last Prime Minister of the Soviet Union.
Dissolution of Soviet Union
USSR collapses, ending his term as Prime Minister.
Envoy to the European Union
Appointed as a diplomat representing Russia.
Retires from Public Service
Withdraws from active participation in politics.
Death and Quiet Legacy
Passes away, remembered for his role in USSR's final days.
Remembered as Last Soviet PM
A figure in Soviet history, but not widely recognized today.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026