Soviet Foreign Ministry

The Soviet Foreign Ministry was the government department responsible for managing the Soviet Union's international relations and diplomacy. It handled communication with other countries, negotiated treaties, represented the USSR at international organizations, and promoted Soviet policies abroad. Led by the Foreign Minister, the ministry played a key role in shaping foreign policy and maintaining the USSR’s global presence during the Cold War era. It coordinated diplomatic efforts through embassies and maintained intelligence activities related to foreign affairs. Essentially, it was the central institution managing the Soviet Union's interactions with the rest of the world.