Soyuz TM-18 Launch
Launches toward Mir to begin the long-duration medical mission that tests human adaptation to an exceptionally extended stay in orbit.
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1994 in Russia
Explore 31 historical events and records for Russia in 1994.
Historical records for Russia in 1994
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January
Moscow Summit with Clinton
Hosts Bill Clinton for a Moscow summit focused on security cooperation, economic reform and the post-Cold War partnership.
Trilateral Nuclear Statement with Ukraine
Signs a trilateral statement with Bill Clinton and Leonid Kravchuk advancing the removal of strategic nuclear warheads from Ukraine.
February
First Annual Presidential Address
Delivers his first annual presidential address and urges a stronger social dimension to economic reform.
April
Civic Accord Signed
Supports a Civic Accord intended to reduce political confrontation and stabilize relations among major institutions and political groups.
May
Economy of Russia
Chubais privatisation plan is a necessary evil because it enables Russia to finally cut the Gordian Knot and break with the legacy of the Soviet command model of economy
Mass Privatization Programme
Continues large-scale privatization of state enterprises as the government restructures the post-Soviet economy.
June
EU-Russia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
Signs the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a new framework for relations between Russia and the European Communities.
First Deputy
Appointed First Deputy Head of the Administration of the city of Saint Petersburg
Five Goals Against Cameroon
Becomes the first player to score five goals in a single World Cup match.
Russia Joins Partnership for Peace
Russia joins NATO's Partnership for Peace programme during Yeltsin's presidency.
July
Golden Boot FIFA World Cup
Collects the FIFA World Cup leading-scorer distinction after scoring 6 goals for Russia. The award recognises scoring five goals in a single match against Cameroon.
September
UN General Assembly Address
Addresses the United Nations General Assembly during his state visit to the United States.
United States State Visit
Begins a state visit to the United States for talks with President Bill Clinton.
October
Long-Duration Female Residency Begins
Arrives aboard Soyuz TM-20 and begins the first long-duration spaceflight by a woman while serving on Mir's resident crew.
November
Chechnya Military Decision
Approves measures leading to the deployment of federal troops against the separatist government in Chechnya.
December
Budapest Security Assurances
Joins the United States and United Kingdom in giving security assurances to Ukraine after its commitment to relinquish nuclear weapons.
Federal Troops Enter Chechnya
Orders federal forces into Chechnya, beginning the First Chechen War.
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Amnesty
Amnestied by the Duma for part played in the attempted coup of 1991
Chelsea Keeper at USA World Cup
Kharin represents Russia at the 1994 World Cup during his spell with Chelsea, bringing English league experience to the goalkeeper position.
Coup
Amnestied by the Duma for part played in the attempted coup of 1991
Duma
Amnestied by the Duma for part played in the attempted coup of 1991
Dyatlov Video Memoir Recorded
Records an extended video account describing his recollection of the Unit 4 accident, the investigation and his interpretation of its causes.
Economy of Russia
Chubais privatisation plan is a necessary evil because it enables Russia to finally cut the Gordian Knot and break with the legacy of the Soviet command model of economy. Chubais oversees the biggest sell-off of state assets in history
Exile of Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Returns to Russia with his wife, Natalia, who had become a United States citizen
Privatization
Chubais oversees the biggest sell-off of state assets in history
Russia World Cup Defensive Captain
Onopko plays a central role in Russia's defence at the 1994 World Cup and later becomes a leading appearance-maker for the national team.
Russia's First Post-Soviet World Cup Squad
Mostovoi joins the Russian squad for its first World Cup since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, though a dispute with the coach limits his involvement.
Russian Midfielder European Career Emerges
Alenichev develops as an attacking midfielder with Spartak Moscow, beginning the career that will later take him to Roma and Porto.
United States World Cup Group Games
Karpin represents Russia in the 1994 World Cup, combining attacking midfield duties with the experience gained at Real Sociedad.
World Cup Attacking Option in USA
Kolyvanov takes part in Russia's 1994 World Cup campaign after building a reputation as a creative forward in Italian football.
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