Bold Yeltsin
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Yeltsin is seeking public support to extend the power of the president over economic reforms via a referendum. The Congress of People's Deputies has tried to prevent Yeltsin's desperately needed economic measures, but Yeltsin seems to still have popular support.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Russia's dash for democracy?
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The Congress of People's Deputies' (CPD) rejection of Yegor Gaidar as prime minister has precipitated a constitutional crisis. Pres Yeltsin, who affirmed Gaidar's role by decree, now advocates a referendum to determine the powers of the CPD and the presidency.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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