Price Liberalization Begins
Price controls are largely lifted as Yeltsin's government begins rapid market liberalization.
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1992 in Russia
Explore 30 historical events and records for Russia in 1992.
Historical records for Russia in 1992
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January
Free Trade Decree
Signs a decree expanding freedom of domestic trade as part of the transition to a market economy.
Russian CIS Membership Confirmed
The Russian legislature confirms Russia's participation in the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU)
Appointed Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), GRU
February
Camp David Declaration on New Relationship
Joins George H. W. Bush in declaring that Russia and the United States no longer regard each other as potential adversaries.
Camp David Summit with George H. W. Bush
Meets President George H. W. Bush at Camp David to discuss the post-Cold War relationship and strategic arms.
Strategic Arms Reduction Commitment
Agrees with George H. W. Bush on major strategic nuclear reductions and a new post-Cold War relationship.
Franco-Russian Cooperation Treaty
Signs a bilateral cooperation treaty with French President François Mitterrand.
March
Extended Mir Mission Completed
Returns to Earth after remaining aboard Mir through two consecutive expeditions while the Soviet Union dissolved and Russia emerged.
June
Gaidar Becomes Acting Government Head
Transfers day-to-day leadership of the Russian government to acting prime minister Yegor Gaidar.
Prime Minister of Russia
Yeltsin names Yegor Gaidar acting Prime Minister of Russia, Gaidar is never confirmed by Parliament
June Strategic Arms Reduction Understanding
Reaches agreement with George H. W. Bush on reductions beyond START I, laying the groundwork for START II.
Address to United States Congress
Addresses a joint meeting of the United States Congress and presents Russia's democratic and market transition.
Global Protection System Statement
Agrees with George H. W. Bush to explore cooperation on missile warning and defenses against limited ballistic attacks.
Washington Partnership Charter
Signs the Washington Charter on American-Russian Partnership and Friendship during a state visit.
Address to Canadian Parliament
Addresses the Canadian Parliament and presents Russia's transition from Soviet rule toward democratic government.
Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister, responsible for fuel & energy
July
Munich G7 Economic Summit
Meets G7 leaders in Munich to seek economic support for Russia's market transition.
August
Voucher Privatization Framework
Approves the framework for mass voucher privatization of state enterprises.
September
Japan Visit Postponed over Kurile Dispute
Postpones a planned visit to Japan amid disagreement over the disputed southern Kurile Islands.
October
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance
November
London Debt Rescheduling Appeal
Appeals for debt rescheduling and greater Western investment during a visit to Britain.
US POW-MIA Disclosure
Tells visiting US senators that archival evidence exists concerning Americans held in the Soviet Union after earlier wars.
December
Confrontation with Congress Intensifies
Accuses the Congress of People's Deputies of obstructing reform as the struggle between president and parliament deepens.
Chernomyrdin Appointed Prime Minister
Appoints Viktor Chernomyrdin prime minister after parliament refuses to confirm Yegor Gaidar.
Dismissal
In the face of Parliamentary opposition to Gaidars reforms, Yeltsin fires him and appoints businessman Viktor Chernomyrdin Prime Minister
Dismissal
In the face of Parliamentary opposition to Gaidars reforms, Yeltsin fires him and appoints businessman Viktor Chernomyrdin Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Russia
Appointed Prime Minister of Russia, 1st term
Chernomyrdin Government Formed
Reorganizes the government around Viktor Chernomyrdin after parliament blocks Yegor Gaidar's confirmation.
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Chairman
Appointed Co-Chairman of the Front for National Salvation
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