START II Treaty Signed
Signs the START II Treaty with George H. W. Bush, requiring deep reductions in strategic nuclear weapons.
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1993 in Russia
Explore 31 historical events and records for Russia in 1993.
Historical records for Russia in 1993
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January
March
Referendum Decree Signed
Calls a nationwide referendum on confidence in the president and the government's reform course.
March Impeachment Attempt Fails
Survives an impeachment vote in the Congress of People's Deputies after opponents fail to reach the required majority.
April
Vancouver Summit with Clinton
Meets Bill Clinton at Vancouver for their first presidential summit and discusses economic reform, aid and strategic security.
Vancouver Assistance Package
Welcomes a United States assistance package supporting privatization, humanitarian aid and nuclear dismantlement after the Vancouver summit.
April Confidence Referendum
Wins a nationwide referendum vote of confidence in his presidency and reform programme.
April Referendum Reform Mandate
Treats the referendum result as political backing for continued reform despite persistent conflict with parliament.
June
Constitutional Assembly Convened
Convenes a constitutional assembly to draft a new basic law for the Russian Federation.
July
Tokyo G7 Plus One Participation
Joins political discussions with G7 leaders in Tokyo as Russia's participation in major international economic summits expands.
August
Russian Troops Leave Lithuania
The last Russian troops withdraw from Lithuania during Yeltsin's presidency.
September
Accords of Oslo
Kozyrev represents Russia as a witness at the signing ceremony for the Declaration of Principles
Declaration of Principles
Represents Russia, one of the witnesses to the Declaration of Principles signed in Washington.
Decree 1400 Dissolves Parliament
Issues Decree 1400 dissolving the Supreme Soviet and Congress of People's Deputies, triggering a constitutional confrontation.
Federal Assembly Elections Called
Calls elections for a new bicameral Federal Assembly while dissolving the existing Soviet-era legislature.
October
Emergency Rule during October Crisis
Declares emergency measures in Moscow as armed clashes escalate between the presidency and parliamentary opponents.
Ostankino Crisis Response
Orders security forces to defend key government and broadcasting facilities during armed attacks in Moscow.
October Parliamentary Crisis Ends
Government forces regain control after armed clashes with parliamentary opponents in Moscow.
Communist Activity Restricted after October Crisis
Temporarily restricts organizations implicated in the armed confrontation surrounding the Russian parliament.
Communist Party
Yeltsin temporarily bans the party again for its role in the Supreme Soviets just-concluded attempt to overthrow his administration
Coup
Yeltsin temporarily bans the party again for its role in the Supreme Soviets just-concluded attempt to overthrow his administration
Post-Crisis Constitutional Referendum Scheduled
Moves ahead with plans for a December constitutional referendum after the parliamentary confrontation ends.
December
First State Duma Election under New System
Oversees elections to the new State Duma held alongside the constitutional referendum.
New Russian Constitution Approved
Voters approve a new constitution establishing a strong presidency and a bicameral Federal Assembly.
Deputy Prime Minister
President Yeltsin appoints Anatoly Chubais as Deputy Prime Minister
Duma
Appointed Member of Duma
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Call for New Russian Constitution
Argues that the heavily amended Soviet-era Russian constitution is unsuitable for the new political system.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief of the Baltic Fleet
Communist Party
Yeltsin temporarily bans the party again for its role in the Supreme Soviets just-concluded attempt to overthrow his administration. Despite Yeltsins objections, the Constitutional Court cleares the way for the Russian communists to reemerge as the KPRF, headed by Zyuganov
Constitution of Russia
Despite Yeltsins objections, the Constitutional Court cleares the way for the Russian communists to reemerge as the KPRF, headed by Zyuganov
START II Ratification Campaign Begins
Promotes parliamentary approval of START II as a central element of post-Cold War nuclear arms reductions.
The Russian Question
Solzhenitsyn published an essay examining Russia's historical and national identity.
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