Foreign Secretary of Russia
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1996 in Russia
Explore 36 historical events and records for Russia in 1996.
Historical records for Russia in 1996
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January
February
Re-election Campaign Announced
Announces his campaign for a second presidential term while his approval ratings remain low.
March
STS-76 Launch to Mir
Launches aboard Atlantis on STS-76 to begin a long-duration research residency aboard the Mir space station.
Mir Residency Begins
Transfers into Mir after Atlantis docks, beginning the first long-duration stay by an American woman aboard the Russian station.
Chechnya Peace Programme Announced
Announces a programme seeking a ceasefire, phased troop withdrawals and negotiations over the Chechen conflict.
April
Russia-Belarus Community Agreement
Signs an integration agreement with Belarus creating a Community of Russia and Belarus.
Registered as Presidential Candidate
Is formally registered as an independent candidate for re-election as Russian president.
St Petersburg Nuclear Safety Summit
Hosts G7 leaders for a summit focused on nuclear safety and holds bilateral talks with Bill Clinton.
Priroda Module Launch
Prepares the station for the arrival of Priroda, the final major Mir module and an important Earth-observation laboratory.
Priroda Final Module Docking
Supports operations as Priroda docks automatically with Mir, completing the station's principal modular configuration for scientific research.
June
Election
Yeltsins re-election hinges on co-opting the support of the third placed Aleksandr Lebed (a retired General who receives 14.5% of the vote)
First Round Presidential Election
Finishes first in the opening round of the presidential election but falls short of an outright majority.
Election Alliance with Alexander Lebed
Brings third-place candidate Alexander Lebed into his administration between the two rounds of the presidential election.
Alexander Lebed Appointed Security Council Secretary
Appoints Alexander Lebed Secretary of the Security Council after the first round of the presidential election.
Secretary of Security Council
Yeltsin appoints Lebed as Secretary of the powerful Security Council
July
Election
Despite suffering a heart attack in June, Yeltsin wins a 2nd term in office, defeating communist Gennady Zyuganov by 13 points in the national election
Second Presidential Election Victory
Defeats Communist challenger Gennady Zyuganov in the second round and wins a second presidential term.
August
Second-Term Inauguration
Takes the oath for a second presidential term after defeating Gennady Zyuganov.
Khasavyurt Negotiations Authorized
Authorizes negotiations that produce the Khasavyurt agreements ending large-scale fighting in the First Chechen War.
September
STS-79 Mir Crew Handover
Takes over the American long-duration research role from Shannon Lucid during the STS-79 docked crew exchange.
October
Alexander Lebed Dismissed
Dismisses Security Council Secretary Alexander Lebed after growing rivalry inside the presidential administration.
Dismissal
Yeltsin dismisses Lebed as Secretary of the Security Council, because he had used it as a platform to attempt to become Russias strongman
November
Coronary Bypass Surgery
Undergoes successful coronary artery bypass surgery in Moscow and later resumes presidential duties.
Temporary Transfer of Powers for Surgery
Temporarily transfers presidential powers to Viktor Chernomyrdin while undergoing heart surgery.
Resumes Presidential Powers after Surgery
Resumes presidential authority after the successful heart bypass operation.
December
Election
Wins 45% in the first round of the Presidential Elections in the Republic of Khakasiya
Election
Winner of the 2nd round of the Presidential elections on Khakasiya with 71.0%
Other events (month unknown)
Dismissal
Dismissed as a gesture ti improve relations with the Ukraine
Euro 1996 Goal Against Czech Republic
Beschastnykh scores during Russia's 3-3 draw with the Czech Republic at Euro 1996, contributing to an eventful final group match.
Euro 1996 Midfield Against Italy
Karpin starts Russia’s Euro 1996 campaign against Italy and contributes his experience from Spanish club football, though the opening match ends in a 2-1 defeat.
Euro 1996 National Team Captain
Onopko captains Russia at Euro 1996 in England, where the team faces Italy, Germany and the Czech Republic in a difficult group.
Future Russia International Youth Career
Kerzhakov develops through youth football in Saint Petersburg before a professional career with Zenit and the Russian national team.
Health of Viktor Stepanovich Chernomyrdin
Due to President Yeltsins ill health Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin emerges as the nations principal administrator
Post-Election Government Reorganization
Reorganizes the government after winning re-election and begins preparing a new programme of economic and administrative reforms.
President of Russia
Appointed Deputy Chief of the Presidential Property Management Department headed by Pavel Borodin
Three Goal Draw Against Czech Republic
Mostovoi helps Russia produce a spirited 3-3 draw with the Czech Republic at Euro 1996, despite elimination from the group stage.
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