The USSR Still Exists Legally — Presidential Advisor Anton Kobyakov
On May 21, 2025, something happened that might one day be seen as a turning point in modern history. At the International Legal Forum in St. Petersburg, Anton Kobyakov, an advisor to the President of Russia, officially stated that the Soviet Union still exists — from a legal standpoint. This declaration, made not in some obscure discussion, but on a high-level legal platform, was like a shot fired in the air — impossible to pretend it didn’t happen.
Source: Vzglyad Newspaper, May 21, 2025
Kobyakov stated that the process of dissolving the USSR in 1991 was legally flawed. Consequently, the Belavezha Accords, which laid the groundwork for dismantling the USSR, are legally null and void. He also pointed out that even Western constitutional law experts have long argued that the USSR was dissolved in violation of its own laws.
This revelation sent shockwaves through me — not of anger, but of exhilaration. Like thousands of others, I’ve been saying for years that the Soviet Union never ceased to exist. It remains alive — if not physically, then fully in legal terms. We were mocked for that belief, called a “cult of Soviet truthers,” derided by officials and liberal intellectuals. And now — take a moment to grasp this — a Kremlin advisor has validated everything we’ve been saying for over three decades.
The USSR Didn't Just “Exist”—It Still Exists Legally
For example, the Central Bank of Russia still publishes current exchange rates of the Soviet State Bank (Gosbank), used in intergovernmental transactions to this day. As of May 22, 2025, the official rate is 54 kopecks to one U.S. dollar.
https://cbr.ru/currency_base/GosBankCurs
It cannot be otherwise because no one has ever fulfilled the fundamental legal requirements for the USSR’s termination. The 1977 Soviet Constitution allowed republics to leave the Union, but made no provision for dissolving the entire state through a backroom deal among leaders of just three republics. And yet, that’s exactly how the so-called “collapse” occurred — no referendum, no decisions by the Congress of People's Deputies of the USSR. Nothing.
Kobyakov reminded that the USSR was formed by the Congress of Soviets in 1922, meaning only that Congress could lawfully dissolve it — not three presidents in a forest retreat. In other words, the December 1991 breakup was not a legal act — it was political sabotage and an act of treason.
If the USSR Still Exists, Then What Is “Russia”?
From Kobyakov’s statement it logically follows: if the USSR was never lawfully dissolved, then all so-called “independent” states that emerged after its collapse are merely administrative regions of a single state. Russia, Ukraine, and other former republics that never completed the legal exit process under Soviet law — are not true sovereign nations. This isn’t speculation — it’s a direct legal conclusion.
In fact, the RSFSR (later renamed the Russian Federation) never left the USSR at all. No formal document exists. No attempt was even made. Thus, today’s Russia is not an “independent country” — it’s still just one of the Union Republics of a legally existing Soviet Union.
Why the Silence All These Years?
People who dared to say such things were persecuted, silenced, and labeled as extremists and enemies of the state. Acknowledging that the post-Soviet world is a legal fiction threatens the legitimacy of current governments, constitutions, borders, and treaties. Everything built on the lie of 1991 collapses like a house of cards.
This is why, despite all their imperial rhetoric, Kremlin officials avoided this topic for decades. But times are changing. Kobyakov’s statement has pierced through the concrete of silence. It may be the first time since 1991 that the Kremlin has allowed this truth to surface in public.
Restoring the USSR Is a Matter of Time
People ask: “Okay, the USSR still exists legally. So what now?” The answer is clear: restoration is inevitable. If we care about law, justice, and historical continuity, the Soviet Union must be restored as a living state. Not necessarily with a communist party — but with functional institutions and government structures under Soviet law.
Only then can we lawfully hold discussions, referendums, and debates about new boundaries, governance models, and whether any republics might still wish to exit. But without restoring the USSR first, everything built since is legally invalid.
Responsibility Must Be Shared
Russia is not the only republic responsible for restoring the Union. Ukraine and Belarus — co-founders of the USSR — have both the right and obligation to participate. Any republic can take the lead. Whoever acts first may earn the legacy of restoring legal order and historical justice.
Who Will Be Held Accountable for the Collapse?
This isn’t just a historical tragedy — it’s a crime. Those who signed unconstitutional acts, privatized public assets, dismantled industry, and incited ethnic conflict — must be brought to justice. Not under Russian or Ukrainian codes, but under the criminal law of the USSR, which has never been lawfully repealed.
Final Word: This Is Just the Beginning
Kobyakov’s statement isn’t the conclusion — it’s the start of a conversation the world can no longer ignore. Historical truth has broken through the veil of lies, fear, and manipulation. The USSR exists legally. Whether someone likes it or not no longer matters.
The ball is now in the people’s court. Not just in Russia. If we want to reclaim our country, restore justice, and revive the strength that once inspired millions, we must recognize this simple truth: the USSR is not the past. It is our stolen present — and our future.