The Soviet Championship League was the top professional football league in the former Soviet Union, established in 1936. It featured clubs from various Soviet republics and was known for its competitive nature. The league operated under a promotion and relegation system, allowing teams to move between divisions based on their performance. The league was officially dissolved in 1992 following the collapse of the Soviet Union, leading to the formation of separate national leagues in the newly independent states. Notable clubs that participated included Dynamo Moscow, Spartak Moscow, and Shakhtar Donetsk, each contributing to the league's rich history.