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1990 in Turkmenistan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Turkmenistan in 1990.

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Historical records for Turkmenistan in 1990

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January

January 1990

Supreme Soviet Chairman

Niyazov, Saparmurat · Ashgabat · Chairman of Supreme Soviet · Government / Turkmen SSR

Niyazov becomes Chairman of the Supreme Soviet before the presidency is created

October

October 1990

Government Reorganized

Ahmedow, Han · Ashgabat · Prime Minister of Turkmenistan · Government / Turkmen SSR

Continues as Prime Minister as the presidency is introduced in Turkmenistan

October 1990

Presidential Mandate

Niyazov, Saparmurat · Ashgabat · President of Turkmen SSR · Government / Turkmen SSR

Presidency is confirmed through a Soviet-era presidential vote

November

2 November 1990

President Takes Office

Niyazov, Saparmurat · Ashgabat · President of Turkmen SSR · Government / Turkmen SSR

Niyazov becomes President of the Turkmen SSR

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