Did the USSR Legally Collapse? A Surprising Legal Theory Emerges

The XIII St. Petersburg International Legal Forum hosted a discussion on a surprising legal theory: the USSR may not have been legally dissolved. A speaker argued that procedural irregularities in the 1991 dissolution cast doubt on its validity. "If the Congress of People's Deputies created the USSR in 1922," the speaker stated, "then its dissolution should have also been by their decision." This perspective raises questions about international law and the legal basis of post-Soviet states. The video footage shows audience members reacting to the speaker's claims, highlighting the controversy. While the video's claim is contentious, it is a thought-provoking argument that merits further investigation and discussion within the legal community.