Bold Yeltsin

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Yeltsin is seeking public support to extend the power of the president over economic reforms via a referendum. The Congress of People's Deputies has tried to prevent Yeltsin's desperately needed economic measures, but Yeltsin seems to still have popular support.

Politics

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Russia's dash for democracy?

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The Congress of People's Deputies' (CPD) rejection of Yegor Gaidar as prime minister has precipitated a constitutional crisis. Pres Yeltsin, who affirmed Gaidar's role by decree, now advocates a referendum to determine the powers of the CPD and the presidency.

Delegation of powers

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Subjects list: Political activity, Political aspects, Russia, Yeltsin, Boris, Russia. Congress of People's Deputies
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