7 February 1990Constitution of RussiaMikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev
The Cental Committee of the CP in USSR votes to end the CP political monopoly
Historical records for Russia in 1990, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Cental Committee of the CP in USSR votes to end the CP political monopoly
Russia agrees to withdraw troops from Czech by July 1991
Lithuania declares independence in accordance with its constitution of 1938
Lithuania becomes the 1st republic to declare independence
Lithuania declares independence in accordance with its constitution of 1938
Lithuania becomes the 1st republic to declare independence
Lithuania declares independence in accordance with its constitution of 1938
Sworn in as the 1st executive President of the USSR
Sworn in as the 1st executive President of the USSR
Warns Lithuania to withdraw its declaration of independence but it refuses
Warns Lithuania to withdraw its declaration of independence but it refuses
Russia sends in the tanks to discourage secession
Radical groups win in the cities & many prominent party officials are defeated. Gorbachev is elected for the third time in eighteen months to a position equivalent to Soviet head of state. "Democratic Russia" wins 85% of the seats in the Congress of Peoples Deputies. "Democratic Russia" wins 56% of seats in the city soviet
Wins election to the Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian SFSR.
Gorbachev is elected for the third time in eighteen months to a position equivalent to Soviet head of state
The Kremlin admits to the massacre of 15,000 Polish army officers by the NKVD in 1940
Estonia votes to secede from the USSR
Latvia votes to secede from the USSR
Estonia votes to secede from the USSR
Latvia votes to secede from the USSR
Is elected Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian SFSR on the third ballot.
Assumes leadership of the Russian Supreme Soviet after a closely contested parliamentary ballot.
The turning point in Yeltsins career, he skillfully lobbies the Russian Federations Supreme Soviet (legislature) to elect him - over Gorbachevs prefered candidate - as its Speaker
Visits the USA & is offerred financial aid
While in the USA informs the Americans that Russia needs $20 bilion over 3 years
Russian Parliament votes its laws take precedence over the USSR
Yeltsin is elected President of Russia, the largest Republic
The Russian Federation declares itself a sovereign state
Leads the Russian Congress as it adopts the Declaration of State Sovereignty, asserting the supremacy of Russian law.
Places the Declaration of State Sovereignty before the Russian Congress, which adopts it by an overwhelming majority.
Appointed Prime Minister of Russia
Uzbekistan declares independence
Uzbekistan declares independence
Putin was recalled to the Soviet Union and returned to Leningrad, where in June 1991 he assumed a position with the International Affairs section of Leningrad State University, reporting to Vice Rector Yuriy Molchanov
Putin was recalled to the Soviet Union and returned to Leningrad, where in June 1991 he assumed a position with the International Affairs section of Leningrad State University, reporting to Vice Rector Yuriy Molchanov
Appointed Member of Presidential Council
Death of Ivan Alexandrovich Serov
Walks out of the Twenty-Eighth CPSU Congress after announcing his resignation from the Communist Party.
Announces his resignation from the Communist Party at the Twenty-Eighth Party Congress.
The Ukrainian Parliament votes for sovereignty
The Ukrainian Parliament votes for sovereignty
By the time of the Twenty-Eighth Party Congress in July 1990, the CPSU was regarded by liberals and nationalists of the constituent republics as anachronistic and unable to lead the country
Non Communist Parties triumph in elections in Georgia & call for independence
Non Communist Parties triumph in elections in Georgia & call for independence
Non Communist Parties triumph in elections in Georgia & call for independence
A gunman opens fire on Gorbachev during the Revolution Day parade
First travels to Baghdad to prevent the outbreak of the Gulf War
With the resignation Foreign Minister Eduard Sheverdnadze, the last major liberal in Gorbachevs circle, Gorbachev is left isolated amongst the hard-liners
Appointed Adviser to the President of Russia on international relations
Visits the USA & is offerred financial aid. Gorbachev agrees to East & West Germany having a single NATO force
Moscow uses economic pressure and restrictions against the Baltic republics during their drive for greater independence.
The Baltic States are blockaded by Russia while the USA turns a blind eye
Appointed Chairman of the USSR Congress of Peoples Deputies & Supreme Soviet
Appointed Chair of the Moscow City Council
The Comecon ceases to function
Nominated for the post of President of the USSR but steps down in favour of Gorbachev
Appointed Chair of the Constitutional Committee elected by the CPD
Chairs a committee elected by the CPD to replace the 1977 constitution
Appointed Consul to China
Appointed Minister of the Interior, a leader of the August coup
Commits suicide
Dismissed by Gorbachov for his liberalism on nationalities issues
Triples bread prices in order to move toward a "regulated market economy"
"Democratic Russia" wins 85% of the seats in the Congress of Peoples Deputies. "Democratic Russia" wins 56% of seats in the city soviet. Reformers & Popular Fronts sweep to victory to the Supreme Soviet of the Union.
Elections are held after the USA & Russia agree not to support Contras & Sandanistas. Elected Head of State by the Congress of Peoples Deputies
Radical groups win in the cities & many prominent party officials are defeated. Gorbachev is elected for the third time in eighteen months to a position equivalent to Soviet head of state.
Publication of the novella "Evgesha and Annushka" ("Znamya") that made her famous
Soviet citizenship is restored
Appointed First Secretary of the Communist Party of Russia
Appointed Foreign Minister
Assumes a position with the International Affairs section of Leningrad State University, reporting to Vice Rector Yuriy Molchanov
Appointed Chairman Leningrad City Soviet Executive Committee
Appointed Minister of the Interior, a leader of the August coup
Receives the Nobel Peace Prize for his leading role in the peace process and major changes in East-West relations.
Gorbachev agrees to East & West Germany having a single NATO force
Gorbachev agrees to East & West Germany having a single NATO force
For campaigning for human rights in Myanmar
Appointed Member of Presidential Council
Appointed Member of Presidential Council
Appointed Prime Minister of Russia
Publishes an autobiographical account of his break with the Soviet party establishment and rise as a reform politician.
Stresses "values common to all mankind" over the "class struggle"
The Russian Communist Party is founded
The Russian Communist Party is founded
Serves on the constitutional commission created by the Russian Congress of People's Deputies.
Publication of the novella "Evgesha and Annushka" ("Znamya") that made her famous
Gorbachev agrees to East & West Germany having a single NATO force
Appointed Vice President of Russia
Publication of the novella "Evgesha and Annushka" ("Znamya") that made her famous
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