1955 Press Photo Anastas Ivanovich Mikoyan Soviet Trade Boss

Soviet Trade Boss Goes. Mikoyan Gives Up Consumer Goods Post: Anastas Ivanovich Mikoyan, the 59 year old Deputy Chairman of Russia's Council of Ministers has given up his post as Minister of Trade. According to Soviet statements - he asked to be released from his post. His successor is Dmitry Vasilevich Pavlon head of the State Committee of Supply of Food and Industrial Goods. It is thought that the change may have something to do with the recent "Pravia" editorial urging Russia to concentrate on heavy industry instead of consumer goods - for Mikoyan has been leader of the Consumer Goods drive. It is also thought that it may mean a switch in arms plan. Photo shows Anastas Ivanovich Mikoyan.

Photo measures 6 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 1-25-1955.



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