Historical Events tagged with "stepashin"

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Politics & Government

Yeltsin Dismisses Prime Minister Stepashin

August 9th, 1999 25 years ago

Russian President Boris Yeltsin dismissed Prime Minister Sergei Stepashin along with his entire cabinet for the fourth time during his tenure. This sudden move stemmed from Yeltsin's frustration with the ongoing political and economic instability in Russia. Stepashin had been in office for just a few months when this decision was made, indicating a tumultuous period of leadership changes that characterized Yeltsin's rule. As Prime Minister, Stepashin struggled to implement effective reforms amid widespread public discontent and economic challenges.

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