3 January 1993START II Treaty SignedBoris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Signs the START II Treaty with George H. W. Bush, requiring deep reductions in strategic nuclear weapons.
Historical records for Russia in 1993, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Signs the START II Treaty with George H. W. Bush, requiring deep reductions in strategic nuclear weapons.
Calls a nationwide referendum on confidence in the president and the government's reform course.
Survives an impeachment vote in the Congress of People's Deputies after opponents fail to reach the required majority.
Meets Bill Clinton at Vancouver for their first presidential summit and discusses economic reform, aid and strategic security.
Welcomes a United States assistance package supporting privatization, humanitarian aid and nuclear dismantlement after the Vancouver summit.
Wins a nationwide referendum vote of confidence in his presidency and reform programme.
Treats the referendum result as political backing for continued reform despite persistent conflict with parliament.
Convenes a constitutional assembly to draft a new basic law for the Russian Federation.
Joins political discussions with G7 leaders in Tokyo as Russia's participation in major international economic summits expands.
The last Russian troops withdraw from Lithuania during Yeltsin's presidency.
Kozyrev represents Russia as a witness at the signing ceremony for the Declaration of Principles
Represents Russia, one of the witnesses to the Declaration of Principles signed in Washington.
Issues Decree 1400 dissolving the Supreme Soviet and Congress of People's Deputies, triggering a constitutional confrontation.
Calls elections for a new bicameral Federal Assembly while dissolving the existing Soviet-era legislature.
Declares emergency measures in Moscow as armed clashes escalate between the presidency and parliamentary opponents.
Orders security forces to defend key government and broadcasting facilities during armed attacks in Moscow.
Government forces regain control after armed clashes with parliamentary opponents in Moscow.
Temporarily restricts organizations implicated in the armed confrontation surrounding the Russian parliament.
Yeltsin temporarily bans the party again for its role in the Supreme Soviets just-concluded attempt to overthrow his administration
Yeltsin temporarily bans the party again for its role in the Supreme Soviets just-concluded attempt to overthrow his administration
Moves ahead with plans for a December constitutional referendum after the parliamentary confrontation ends.
Oversees elections to the new State Duma held alongside the constitutional referendum.
Voters approve a new constitution establishing a strong presidency and a bicameral Federal Assembly.
President Yeltsin appoints Anatoly Chubais as Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Member of Duma
Argues that the heavily amended Soviet-era Russian constitution is unsuitable for the new political system.
Appointed Commander in Chief of the Baltic Fleet
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
Despite Yeltsins objections, the Constitutional Court cleares the way for the Russian communists to reemerge as the KPRF, headed by Zyuganov
Promotes parliamentary approval of START II as a central element of post-Cold War nuclear arms reductions.
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