Economy of Russia
Appointed Head of the Dept of the defence industry of the Party Central Committee
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1985 in Russia — Page 2
Explore 49 historical events and records for Russia in 1985.
Historical records for Russia in 1985
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Economy of Russia
Reduces vodka production by 60% & increases its price by 200% by 6 months in office
First Secretary
Appointed First Secretary of Kirov
KGB (Committee for State Security)
Assigned to recruit spies in Dresden, East Germany
KGB (Committee for State Security)
From 1985 to 1990 the KGB stationed Putin in Dresden, East Germany
Minister of Gas
Appointed Minister of Gas
Moscow City Party First Secretary
Becomes First Secretary of the Moscow City Communist Party Committee in December.
President of Russia
Appointed President of Russia, 3rd term, acting
Secretary
Appointed Secretary of the Central Committee
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