[19980828]98-725_1998年8月俄罗斯政治动荡.pdf

1Information for this report is taken from a variety of sources, including Radio FreeEurope/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Reuters, Tass, and the Internet website, Johnsons Russia List.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web98-725 FAugust 28, 1998Russian Political Turmoil, August 1998(name redacted)Specialist in Russian AffairsForeign Affairs and National Defense DivisionSummaryRussian President Yeltsins dismissal of Premier Kirienko and his nomination offormer Premier Chernomyrdin mark an intensification of political turmoil. This wastriggered by a financial crisis and underlying economic depression. These political andeconomic developments have serious implications for Russias stability, the post-Yeltsinsuccession, and U.S. interests in and policy toward Russia. This report will be updatedif warranted by developments in Russia.The Issues1Yeltsins Reshuffle of the GovernmentOn August 23, 1998, Russian President Boris Yeltsin dismissed Premier SergeiKirienko and his government and designated former Premier Viktor Chernomyrdin tosucceed him. The Russian Duma has one week to either confirm or reject Chernomyrdinsnomination. C