Happy holidays: Russia
Article Abstract:
The draft constitution adopted Jul 12, 1993, is expected to be rejected by the Congress. Boris Yeltsin plans a series of political moves, however, to get it finally approved. Obstacles include resistance by various regions of the country, which fear a loss of much of their power.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Hard pounding: Russia
Article Abstract:
Boris Yeltsin won a victory over Congress by winning the people's approval in a referendum vote, but he must now push through a new constitution to make real change. He has asked all of Russia's 88 regions to send two representatives each to a constitutional convention.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Following the French: Russia
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A constitutional assembly is reviewing a draft prepared by Pres Boris Yeltsin, and the draft is based on the constitution of the French Fifth Republic adopted in 1958. Critics point out several flaws, such as a failure to clarify law making and the printing of money.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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