Russian currency recall splits government
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The Russian government became divided after the central bank decided to remove banknotes issued before 1993 from circulation and to allow two weeks for the exchange of rubles for new money. Western economists criticized the action, and many banks were forced to close due to public response.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
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Russia assault on Chechnya continues
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Russia has continued its attempts to quell a fight for independence by the Chechnya republic, and fighting intensified in the capital of Grozny. Efforts by Pres Yeltsin to end the conflict and killings of civilians leads to the question of who is in charge of the conflict.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Russian economic reform attacked from all sides
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Both Marxists and Russian nationalists criticized Russian Pres Boris Yeltsin's economic reforms. The Russian Supreme Soviet voted to reject Yeltsin's proposal to postpone the Congress of People's Deputies, scheduled for Dec 1992.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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