Presidium

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The Presidium is referenced as a judicial and governing body in multiple contexts, including the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR and the Presidium of the Verkhovnyi Soviet of Ukraine. It has issued rulings on legal matters such as customs law, criminal cases, and appeals, including high-profile decisions like modifying sentences for offenses related to public order. The entity is also associated with awarding state honors, notably the title 'Hero of the Soviet Union,' through decrees issued by its authority.

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