January 1987Constitution of RussiaMikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev
Proposes elections for party officials, a practice which is soon adopted
Historical records for Russia in 1987, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Proposes elections for party officials, a practice which is soon adopted
Proposes elections for party officials, a practice which is soon adopted
Proposes a separate agreement on abolition of medium range nuclear missiles in Europe. Drops his insistence on the curtailment of the US SDI program
Gorbachev & Sakharov meet publicly in Moscow at the International Peace Forum
About 140 political prisoners are released
27th Party Congress
Creates co-operative businesses in catering, services & consumer goods manafacture
Creates co-operative businesses in catering, services & consumer goods manafacture
Pravda announces larger constituencies & more candidates than seats in local elections
Pravda uses the word "democracy" for "multi-candidate" elections
Pravda announces larger constituencies & more candidates than seats in local elections
Pravda uses the word "democracy" for "multi-candidate" elections
Pravda announces larger constituencies & more candidates than seats in local elections
Proposes cuts to the US by offering to remove short range missiles from Eastern Europe
Proposes removing Russias short range missiles from Eastern Europe
Proposes removing Russias short range missiles from Eastern Europe
Legislation allowing free enterprise comes into effect
The unauthorized landing of German amateur aviator Mathias Rust just next to the Kremlin enabled Gorbachev to remove many hardline opponents of his reforms, including Defence Minister Marshal Sergei Sokolov
The unauthorized landing of German amateur aviator Mathias Rust just next to the Kremlin enabled Gorbachev to remove many hardline opponents of his reforms, including Defence Minister Marshal Sergei Sokolov
At the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), Gorbachev presents his "basic theses," which laid the political foundation of economic reform for the remainder of the existence of the Soviet Union
At the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), Gorbachev presents his "basic theses," which laid the political foundation of economic reform for the remainder of the existence of the Soviet Union
At the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), Gorbachev presents his "basic theses," which laid the political foundation of economic reform for the remainder of the existence of the Soviet Union.
The original version of the Soviet Joint Venture Law, which went into effect in June 1987, limited foreign shares of a Soviet venture to 49 percent and required that Soviet citizens occupy the positions of chairman and general manager.
The original version of the Soviet Joint Venture Law, which went into effect in June 1987, limited foreign shares of a Soviet venture to 49 percent and required that Soviet citizens occupy the positions of chairman and general manager
The original version of the Soviet Joint Venture Law, which went into effect in June 1987, limited foreign shares of a Soviet venture to 49 percent and required that Soviet citizens occupy the positions of chairman and general manager
At the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), Gorbachev presents his "basic theses," which laid the political foundation of economic reform for the remainder of the existence of the Soviet Union.
The original version of the Soviet Joint Venture Law, which went into effect in June 1987, limited foreign shares of a Soviet venture to 49 percent and required that Soviet citizens occupy the positions of chairman and general manager.
The withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan is announced
The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union passes the Law on State Enterprise, the law stipulates that state enterprises are free to determine output levels based on demand from consumers and other enterprises
The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union passes the Law on State Enterprise, the law stipulates that state enterprises are free to determine output levels based on demand from consumers and other enterprises
At the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), Gorbachev presents his "basic theses," which laid the political foundation of economic reform for the remainder of the existence of the Soviet Union
Writes to Mikhail Gorbachev asking to be released from candidate membership of the Politburo and criticizing conservative resistance to reform.
Criticizes party conservatism and the emerging personality cult around Mikhail Gorbachev at a Central Committee plenum.
Holds a news conference & confirms Yeltsin had threatened to resign from the Politburo
In the 70th Anniversary speech says Stalins crimes were "enormous & unforgiveable"
Is removed as First Secretary of the Moscow City Communist Party Committee after criticizing the pace of reform.
Gorbachev dismisses Yeltsin as Moscow party chief
After his removal as Moscow party chief, becomes First Deputy Chairman of the USSR State Construction Committee.
A Treaty is signed ending all intermediate-range nuclear weapons in Europe
Gorbachev pays a visit to the USA
The Comecon agrees to discuss co-operation with the European Community
Appointed Deputy Commander in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet
The journal Novy Mir announces it will publish Pasternaks banned book "Dr Zhivago"
At the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), Gorbachev presents his "basic theses," which laid the political foundation of economic reform for the remainder of the existence of the Soviet Union
Gorbachev presents the Law on the State Enterprise, factories and mines the right to decide what to produce after satisfying the basic requirements of the state planning authorities
The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union passes the Law on State Enterprise, the law stipulates that state enterprises are free to determine output levels based on demand from consumers and other enterprises.
The original version of the Soviet Joint Venture Law, which went into effect in June 1987.
limited foreign shares of a Soviet venture to 49 percent and required that Soviet citizens occupy the positions of chairman and general manager.
Appointed First Secretary of Kemerovo
Russian forces begin to withdraw from Afghanistan
Agrees with President Reagan that Russia & the US should reach a settlement on Angola
This record states: Gorbachev presents the Law on the State Enterprise, factories and mines the right to decide what to produce after satisfying the basic requirements of the state planning authorities.
This record states: Gorbachev presents the Law on the State Enterprise, prices were to be set by enterprises and not the planning authorities.
This record states: Limited foreign shares of a Soviet venture to 49 percent and required that Soviet citizens occupy the positions of chairman and general manager.
This record states: The original version of the Soviet Joint Venture Law, which went into effect in June 1987.
Helps found the Leningrad Perestroika Club
"Perestroika", argues that national union is the greatest achievement of socialism
Founds the publication "Glasnost"
Creates co-operative businesses in catering, services & consumer goods manafacture. New law on "socialist enerprise"
Appointed Secretary of the Central Committee
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