Free Trade Decree
Signs a decree expanding freedom of domestic trade as part of the transition to a market economy.
Role range: 1991-1999
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Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin through 206 dated historical records for Russia.
Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1992
Russian CIS Membership Confirmed
The Russian legislature confirms Russia's participation in the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Camp David Declaration on New Relationship
Joins George H. W. Bush in declaring that Russia and the United States no longer regard each other as potential adversaries.
Role range: 1991-1999
Camp David Summit with George H. W. Bush
Meets President George H. W. Bush at Camp David to discuss the post-Cold War relationship and strategic arms.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Strategic Arms Reduction Commitment
Agrees with George H. W. Bush on major strategic nuclear reductions and a new post-Cold War relationship.
Role range: 1991-1999
Franco-Russian Cooperation Treaty
Signs a bilateral cooperation treaty with French President François Mitterrand.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Gaidar Becomes Acting Government Head
Transfers day-to-day leadership of the Russian government to acting prime minister Yegor Gaidar.
Role range: 1991-1999
June Strategic Arms Reduction Understanding
Reaches agreement with George H. W. Bush on reductions beyond START I, laying the groundwork for START II.
Role range: 1991-1999
Address to United States Congress
Addresses a joint meeting of the United States Congress and presents Russia's democratic and market transition.
Role range: 1991-1999
Washington Partnership Charter
Signs the Washington Charter on American-Russian Partnership and Friendship during a state visit.
Role range: 1991-1999
Global Protection System Statement
Agrees with George H. W. Bush to explore cooperation on missile warning and defenses against limited ballistic attacks.
Role range: 1991-1999
Address to Canadian Parliament
Addresses the Canadian Parliament and presents Russia's transition from Soviet rule toward democratic government.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Munich G7 Economic Summit
Meets G7 leaders in Munich to seek economic support for Russia's market transition.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Voucher Privatization Framework
Approves the framework for mass voucher privatization of state enterprises.
Role range: 1991-1999
Japan Visit Postponed over Kurile Dispute
Postpones a planned visit to Japan amid disagreement over the disputed southern Kurile Islands.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
London Debt Rescheduling Appeal
Appeals for debt rescheduling and greater Western investment during a visit to Britain.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
US POW-MIA Disclosure
Tells visiting US senators that archival evidence exists concerning Americans held in the Soviet Union after earlier wars.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Confrontation with Congress Intensifies
Accuses the Congress of People's Deputies of obstructing reform as the struggle between president and parliament deepens.
Role range: 1991-1999
Chernomyrdin Appointed Prime Minister
Appoints Viktor Chernomyrdin prime minister after parliament refuses to confirm Yegor Gaidar.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Chernomyrdin Government Formed
Reorganizes the government around Viktor Chernomyrdin after parliament blocks Yegor Gaidar's confirmation.
Role range: 1991-1999
1993
START II Treaty Signed
Signs the START II Treaty with George H. W. Bush, requiring deep reductions in strategic nuclear weapons.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Referendum Decree Signed
Calls a nationwide referendum on confidence in the president and the government's reform course.
Role range: 1991-1999
March Impeachment Attempt Fails
Survives an impeachment vote in the Congress of People's Deputies after opponents fail to reach the required majority.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Vancouver Summit with Clinton
Meets Bill Clinton at Vancouver for their first presidential summit and discusses economic reform, aid and strategic security.
Role range: 1991-1999
Vancouver Assistance Package
Welcomes a United States assistance package supporting privatization, humanitarian aid and nuclear dismantlement after the Vancouver summit.
Role range: 1991-1999
April Confidence Referendum
Wins a nationwide referendum vote of confidence in his presidency and reform programme.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
April Referendum Reform Mandate
Treats the referendum result as political backing for continued reform despite persistent conflict with parliament.
Role range: 1991-1999
Constitutional Assembly Convened
Convenes a constitutional assembly to draft a new basic law for the Russian Federation.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Tokyo G7 Plus One Participation
Joins political discussions with G7 leaders in Tokyo as Russia's participation in major international economic summits expands.
Role range: 1991-1999
Russian Troops Leave Lithuania
The last Russian troops withdraw from Lithuania during Yeltsin's presidency.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Decree 1400 Dissolves Parliament
Issues Decree 1400 dissolving the Supreme Soviet and Congress of People's Deputies, triggering a constitutional confrontation.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Federal Assembly Elections Called
Calls elections for a new bicameral Federal Assembly while dissolving the existing Soviet-era legislature.
Role range: 1991-1999
Emergency Rule during October Crisis
Declares emergency measures in Moscow as armed clashes escalate between the presidency and parliamentary opponents.
Role range: 1991-1999
Ostankino Crisis Response
Orders security forces to defend key government and broadcasting facilities during armed attacks in Moscow.
Role range: 1991-1999
October Parliamentary Crisis Ends
Government forces regain control after armed clashes with parliamentary opponents in Moscow.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Communist Activity Restricted after October Crisis
Temporarily restricts organizations implicated in the armed confrontation surrounding the Russian parliament.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Post-Crisis Constitutional Referendum Scheduled
Moves ahead with plans for a December constitutional referendum after the parliamentary confrontation ends.
Role range: 1991-1999
First State Duma Election under New System
Oversees elections to the new State Duma held alongside the constitutional referendum.
Role range: 1991-1999
New Russian Constitution Approved
Voters approve a new constitution establishing a strong presidency and a bicameral Federal Assembly.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Call for New Russian Constitution
Argues that the heavily amended Soviet-era Russian constitution is unsuitable for the new political system.
Role range: 1991- – 1991-1999
Records, sources and methodology
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