2 January 1992Price Liberalization BeginsBoris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Price controls are largely lifted as Yeltsin's government begins rapid market liberalization.
Historical records for Russia in 1992, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Price controls are largely lifted as Yeltsin's government begins rapid market liberalization.
Signs a decree expanding freedom of domestic trade as part of the transition to a market economy.
The Russian legislature confirms Russia's participation in the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Appointed Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), GRU
Joins George H. W. Bush in declaring that Russia and the United States no longer regard each other as potential adversaries.
Meets President George H. W. Bush at Camp David to discuss the post-Cold War relationship and strategic arms.
Agrees with George H. W. Bush on major strategic nuclear reductions and a new post-Cold War relationship.
Signs a bilateral cooperation treaty with French President François Mitterrand.
Transfers day-to-day leadership of the Russian government to acting prime minister Yegor Gaidar.
Yeltsin names Yegor Gaidar acting Prime Minister of Russia, Gaidar is never confirmed by Parliament
Reaches agreement with George H. W. Bush on reductions beyond START I, laying the groundwork for START II.
Addresses a joint meeting of the United States Congress and presents Russia's democratic and market transition.
Agrees with George H. W. Bush to explore cooperation on missile warning and defenses against limited ballistic attacks.
Signs the Washington Charter on American-Russian Partnership and Friendship during a state visit.
Addresses the Canadian Parliament and presents Russia's transition from Soviet rule toward democratic government.
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister, responsible for fuel & energy
Meets G7 leaders in Munich to seek economic support for Russia's market transition.
Approves the framework for mass voucher privatization of state enterprises.
Postpones a planned visit to Japan amid disagreement over the disputed southern Kurile Islands.
Appointed Minister of Finance
Appeals for debt rescheduling and greater Western investment during a visit to Britain.
Tells visiting US senators that archival evidence exists concerning Americans held in the Soviet Union after earlier wars.
Accuses the Congress of People's Deputies of obstructing reform as the struggle between president and parliament deepens.
Appoints Viktor Chernomyrdin prime minister after parliament refuses to confirm Yegor Gaidar.
In the face of Parliamentary opposition to Gaidars reforms, Yeltsin fires him and appoints businessman Viktor Chernomyrdin Prime Minister
In the face of Parliamentary opposition to Gaidars reforms, Yeltsin fires him and appoints businessman Viktor Chernomyrdin Prime Minister
Appointed Prime Minister of Russia, 1st term
Reorganizes the government around Viktor Chernomyrdin after parliament blocks Yegor Gaidar's confirmation.
Appointed Co-Chairman of the Front for National Salvation
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