March 1, 1990
Price liberalisation
Russia joins the IMF. The credits to develop the market economy are being issued throughout all the following years.
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Free media
Russia after USSR
1990s
Everything was possible. The fall of the planned economy brought freedom along with unimaginable social inequality.
Cultural outburst, freedom of choice, fights in the parliament, and a feeling of hope. But also extreme poverty, mafia, and instability. The current elites gained their power in those times.
1990
August 22, 1990
Free media
New independent radio stations and TV Chanels such as Echo of Moscow. Also MTV!
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No more exit visas
January 1, 1991
No more exit visas
Soviet citizens no longer need to ask for permission to travel abroad.
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The August Coup
August 19, 1991
The August Coup
A conservative attempt to restore the Soviet Union. Failed due to low support within the society.
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Voucher privatisation
January 1, 1992
Voucher privatisation
Disputable decision of economic liberalisation.
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New constitution created
December 12, 1993
New constitution created
Voted in referendum: The people said ‘yes’ to freedom.
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Eurovision and more
April 30, 1994
Eurovision and more
Russia joins Eurovision. *Puppets*, political show satire, starts broadcasting.
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First war with Chechnya
December 11, 1994
First war with Chechnya
Russia enters into First Chechen War, ending with Chechen autonomy. At the same time, Russia joins Nato's Partnership for Peace.
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Cathedral rebuilt
February 1, 1995
Cathedral rebuilt
The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is being rebuilt. It was destroyed in Soviet times.
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Internet becomes available
January 1, 1996
Internet becomes available
The first internet provider appears. Yandex, so-called Russian Google, is established.
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Joining Europe and the world
February 28, 1996
Joining Europe and the world
Russia joins the Council of Europe. It is also admitted to the G7 group.
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Boris Nemtsov as prime minister
March 17, 1997
Boris Nemtsov as prime minister
Boris Nemtsov is appointed to office. He remains a prime minister for 4 months.
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Permanent joint council with NATO
May 27, 1997
Permanent joint council with NATO
Cooperation between NATO and Russia is extended. Possibility of Russia joining NATO is being discussed.
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Monetary reform
January 1, 1998
Monetary reform
Goverment tries to solve economic issues. It does not end up well.
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Financial crisis
The 2000’s started with the Chechen wars and terrorist attacks all over the country.
At the same time, they say that there was no such time in Russian history with such an economical growth, especially for the middle class. Yet, the economy does not solve all problems.
The 90’s euro/american optimism has been gradually substituted with the new ideas – patriotism, allegiance to the glorious past, and the feeling of exceptionalism – we have our own, unique way.
2000s
USSR falls
Our stand on the Russian invasion to Ukraine
Russia started the war against Ukraine. This war is happening from 2014. It has only intensified on February 24th 2022. Milions of Ukrainians are suffering. The perpetrators of this must be brought to justice for their crimes.
Russian regime tries to silence its liberal voices. Russian people against the war exist - and the Russian regime tries its best to silence them. We want to prevent that and make their voices heard.
Connection is crucial. The Russian liberal initiatives are hard to read for European public at times. The legal, social and historical context of Russia is not always clear. We want to share information, build bridges and connect the liberal Russia with The West.
We believe in dialogue, not isolation. The oppositional powers in Russia will not be able to change anything without the support of the democratic world. We also believe that the dialogue should go both ways.
The choice is yours. We understand the anger for the Russian crimes. It is up to you whether you want to listen to the Russian people standing against this.