Four more years: the doubts linger about Yeltsin's poor health and his mountain of problems
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Yeltsin's commanding 14% point win in the Jul 3, 1996, election was more a refutation of Communist Gennady Zyuganov than support for Yeltsin's policies. The endorsement of Alexander Lebed helped Yeltsin as did the biased media coverage favoring the president.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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Letter from Moscow: a comedy of manners
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The fall of communism has led to a decline of manners in Russia. People are afraid to use any words to greet others that might be reminiscent of communism. The Russians are not known for their social etiquette. Examples are provided.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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Letter from Moscow: 'we will not shoot.' (account of failed coup d'etat)
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An eyewitness account to the failed coup d'etat in the Soviet Union, including an examination of the emotions of the Soviet people during and after the drama is presented.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1991
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