Dismissal
Putin fires Tatyana Dyachenko, daughter of Boris Yeltsin and Kremlin image adviser from her post in one of his first official acts, moving quickly to distance himself from Yeltsins scandal-tinged administration
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2000 in Russia
Explore 77 historical events and records for Russia in 2000.
Historical records for Russia in 2000
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January
Dismissal
Putin fires Tatyana Dyachenko, daughter of Boris Yeltsin and Kremlin image adviser from her post in one of his first official acts, moving quickly to distance himself from Yeltsins scandal-tinged administration
Sinking of K-141 Kursk
Putin fires Tatyana Dyachenko, daughter of Boris Yeltsin and Kremlin image adviser from her post in one of his first official acts, moving quickly to distance himself from Yeltsins scandal-tinged administration
Sinking of K-141 Kursk - Source Date Conflict
K-141 Kursk actually sank in the Barents Sea on 12 August 2000; this supplied January record describes an unrelated Kremlin personnel decision.
Bombing of Grozny
Russia announces a suspension of aerial bombardment in Grozny to allow civilians to escape
Rebellion of Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
Rebels attack Russian positions in Argun, Shali and Gudermes as Russia continues a bombing halt for the Orthodox Christmas
Economy of Russia
Putin announces a 20% increase in pensions ahead of the Mar 26 elections
Election
Putin announces a 20% increase in pensions ahead of the Mar 26 elections
National Security
Russia publishes the 21-page "Concept on National Security" that details the scenarios under which it would use nuclear weapons
National Security
Russia publishes the 21-page "Concept on National Security" that details the scenarios under which it would use nuclear weapons
February
Rebellion of Rebels in Chechnya
Putin announces that federal forces had scored a major victory in Chechnya
Rule of Chechnya
Putin announces that federal forces had scored a major victory in Chechnya
Economy of Russia
The Government announces that it will raise the minimum price for a bottle of vodka by 30% at the end of the month
Arrest of Salman Raduyev
Russian agents capture Salman Raduyev, a Chechen warlord
Rebellion of Rebels in Chechnya
Russian agents capture Salman Raduyev, a Chechen warlord
Rebellion of Rebels in Chechnya
Russian agents capture Salman Raduyev, a Chechen warlord
FSB
Putin signs a decree to re-establish the "special departments" (FSB) to seek out political disloyalty in the military
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Russia and NATO announce a resumption of contacts that were broken in Mar 1999 due to NATO bombing in Yugoslavia
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Russia and NATO announce a resumption of contacts that were broken in Mar 1999 due to NATO bombing in Yugoslavia
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Russia and NATO announce a resumption of contacts that were broken in Mar 1999 due to NATO bombing in Yugoslavia
Russia and NATO announce a resumption of contacts that were broken in
Russia and NATO announce a resumption of contacts that were broken in Mar 1999 due to NATO bombing in Yugoslavia
Russia and NATO announce a resumption of contacts that were broken in
Russia and NATO announce a resumption of contacts that were broken in Mar 1999 due to NATO bombing in Yugoslavia
Politics
Russia is accused by human rights groups and refugees of brutality toward Chechens in camps
Rebellion of Rebels in Chechnya
Russia is accused by human rights groups and refugees of brutality toward Chechens in camps. Putin names Vladimir Kalamanov, Head of the Migration service, to look into allegations of torture, rape and executions by Russian soldiers against Chechen civilians
Rule of Chechnya
Putin names Vladimir Kalamanov, Head of the Migration service, to look into allegations of torture, rape and executions by Russian soldiers against Chechen civilians
Rule of Chechnya
Putin names Vladimir Kalamanov, Head of the Migration service, to look into allegations of torture, rape and executions by Russian soldiers against Chechen civilians
March
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Putin says that Russia will consider joining NATO if it is treated as an equal partner
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Putin says that Russia will consider joining NATO if it is treated as an equal partner
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Putin says that Russia will consider joining NATO if it is treated as an equal partner
Economy of Russia
Russias food supply is threatened with a virulent strain of potato blight and livestock feed shortages were forecast
Election
Presidential elections are held, Putin wins in the first round, becomes the 2nd post-Communist President with 52.5% vote
World Champion
Alexei Yagudin wins his third title in the World Figure Skating Championships
START II
Putin calls for a quick ratification of the START II Nuclear arms reduction Treaty and deeper cuts in nuclear missiles
START II
Putin calls for a quick ratification of the START II Nuclear arms reduction Treaty and deeper cuts in nuclear missiles
April
Final Mir Expedition Docking
Docks aboard Soyuz TM-30 with Aleksandr Kaleri and reactivates the uncrewed station for its final resident expedition.
Duma
The Russian Duma (lower house of Parliament) overwhelmingly approves the START II ratification legislation 288-131 with four abstentions. The Duma finally raties the Treaty, in a largely symbolic move since the ratification was made contingent on preserving the ABM Treaty, which it was clear the US was not prepared to do
Duma
The Duma finally raties the Treaty, in a largely symbolic move since the ratification was made contingent on preserving the ABM Treaty, which it was clear the US was not prepared to do
START II
The Russian Duma (lower house of Parliament) overwhelmingly approves the START II ratification legislation 288-131 with four abstentions. The Duma finally raties the Treaty, in a largely symbolic move since the ratification was made contingent on preserving the ABM Treaty, which it was clear the US was not prepared to do
START II
The Duma finally raties the Treaty, in a largely symbolic move since the ratification was made contingent on preserving the ABM Treaty, which it was clear the US was not prepared to do
Meeting with Tony Blair and promises to implement economic
Putin meets Tony Blair and promises to implement economic reforms and root out corruption
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