# Constitution of the People's Republic (1952)

URL: https://poland-history.com/timeline/1952-constitution-of-the-people-s-republic
Location: Warsaw
Categories: main-event

The Sejm adopted a constitution modelled on the Soviet constitution, and the country was renamed the Polish People's Republic. Within the broader People'S Republic period: Shifted westward and placed under communist rule, Poland rebuilt from the war but repeatedly rose against the regime, until the Solidarity movement forced a negotiated transition in 1989. At this point in the timeline (22 July 1952), the governing authority was Bolesław Bierut (President of the State National Council, later President of Poland). Communist leader who headed the KRN from 1944, was President 1947–1952 and led Poland through its Stalinist period. Constitution of the People's Republic mattered because it laid down fundamental rules for the state and became a lasting reference point in Polish political tradition. The event is placed here so readers can follow it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion and culture across Polish history.

## Why it matters
Constitution of the People's Republic mattered because it laid down fundamental rules for the state and became a lasting reference point in Polish political tradition.

Ruler at the time: [August Zaleski](https://poland-history.com/rulers/august-zaleski)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Constitution of the Polish People's Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_the_Polish_People's_Republic)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Constitution of the People's Republic](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Constitution+of+the+People%27s+Republic)
- [Wikipedia — Polish People's Republic (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_People's_Republic)