Asking silly questions: Russia
Article Abstract:
The Russian Congress of People's Deputies failed to impeach Pres Boris Yeltsin and reached a compromise to hold a referendum on Apr 25, 1993, with questions written by the Congress. Yeltsin must push for a vote of confidence from 50% of Russia's registered voters.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Yeltsin's moment: Russia
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Yeltsin has displayed considerable political skills since rising to power in 1991. A strongly positive mandate could break the Russian constitutional gridlock and reduce the effectiveness of Yeltsin's chief rivals, Alexander Rutskoi and Ruslan Khasbulatov.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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I am Boris Yeltsin...
Article Abstract:
The results of Russia's Apr 25, 1993 referendum indicate that a clear majority of Russian voters back Pres Yeltsin's reforms. Yeltsin should use the referendum as a mandate to dissolve parliament and create a new constitution.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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