Break with the Communist Party
Walks out of the Twenty-Eighth CPSU Congress after announcing his resignation from the Communist Party.
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1990 in Russia — Page 2
Explore 101 historical events and records for Russia in 1990.
Historical records for Russia in 1990
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July
Leaves the Communist Party
Announces his resignation from the Communist Party at the Twenty-Eighth Party Congress.
Independence of Russia
The Ukrainian Parliament votes for sovereignty
Independence of Ukraine
The Ukrainian Parliament votes for sovereignty
Perestroika
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
August
Soyuz TM-10 Launch
Launches with Gennadi Strekalov to begin the seventh long-duration expedition aboard the Mir space station.
October
Dyatlov Early Release
Is released early on health grounds on 1 October 1990 after serving part of his ten-year sentence.
Election
Non Communist Parties triumph in elections in Georgia & call for independence
Independence of Georgia
Non Communist Parties triumph in elections in Georgia & call for independence
Independence of Russia
Non Communist Parties triumph in elections in Georgia & call for independence
November
Plot
A gunman opens fire on Gorbachev during the Revolution Day parade
December
First Japanese Visitor Aboard Mir
Arrives aboard Soyuz TM-11 and begins a commercial broadcasting mission as the first Japanese person to visit Mir.
First travels to Baghdad to prevent the outbreak of the Gulf War
First travels to Baghdad to prevent the outbreak of the Gulf War
Resignation of Eduard Shevardnadze
With the resignation Foreign Minister Eduard Sheverdnadze, the last major liberal in Gorbachevs circle, Gorbachev is left isolated amongst the hard-liners
Other events (month unknown)
Adviser
Appointed Adviser to the President of Russia on international relations
Agreement on East & West Germany having a single
Visits the USA & is offerred financial aid. Gorbachev agrees to East & West Germany having a single NATO force
Baltic States Economic Blockade Applied
Moscow uses economic pressure and restrictions against the Baltic republics during their drive for greater independence.
Blockade of Baltic States
The Baltic States are blockaded by Russia while the USA turns a blind eye
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the USSR Congress of Peoples Deputies & Supreme Soviet
Chairman
Appointed Chair of the Moscow City Council
Chernobyl Environmental Policy
Soviet authorities continue mapping contaminated territory and managing restrictions on land use in affected regions.
Chernobyl Health Policy
Government programmes expand medical monitoring and social support for workers and residents affected by Chernobyl.
Comecon
The Comecon ceases to function
Congress of Peoples Deputies
Nominated for the post of President of the USSR but steps down in favour of Gorbachev
Constitution of Russia
Appointed Chair of the Constitutional Committee elected by the CPD
Constitution of Russia
Chairs a committee elected by the CPD to replace the 1977 constitution
Consul
Appointed Consul to China
Coup
Appointed Minister of the Interior, a leader of the August coup
Death of Boris Pugo
Commits suicide
Dismissal
Dismissed by Gorbachov for his liberalism on nationalities issues
Economy of Russia
Triples bread prices in order to move toward a "regulated market economy"
Election
"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.
Election
Elections are held after the USA & Russia agree not to support Contras & Sandanistas. Elected Head of State by the Congress of Peoples Deputies
Election
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.
Evgesha and Annushka
Publication of the novella "Evgesha and Annushka" ("Znamya") that made her famous
Exile of Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Soviet citizenship is restored
First Secretary
Appointed First Secretary of the Communist Party of Russia
Fomin Declared Fit for Release
Is judged sufficiently recovered for release after psychiatric treatment following his imprisonment for the Chernobyl disaster.
Fomin Early Release
Is released before completing his ten-year sentence after appeals and continuing concerns about his health.
Fomin Kalinin Nuclear Plant Employment
Returns to the nuclear-power industry and begins work at the Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant after his release and psychiatric treatment.
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