soviet

/ˈsoʊviˌɛt/

an elected governmental council in a communist country (especially one that is a member of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)

Chinese meaning: 苏维埃；苏联的委员会

The local soviet made decisions about agricultural production.

地方苏维埃就农业生产做出决策。

During the Soviet era, the supreme soviet held legislative power.

在苏联时期，最高苏维埃拥有立法权。