Yeltsin Gains Grip as Gorbachev Faces Pressure at Home
In a tense political landscape, Boris Yeltsin pressurizes Mikhail Gorbachev amid party congress preparations. Yeltsin’s populist style clashes with Gorbachev’s cautious approach as public focus sharpens on reform, while Yeltsin gains credibility amid insider purges and critiques from the Kremlin.
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Far Mav Leads as Soviets Celebrate Yeltsin Victory
Crowds roared in Red Square as Boris Yeltsin, dubbed the Far Mav, was elected president of Russia. Women kissed him and waved roses while students praised his perestroika reforms. The capital rang with chants of victory as celebrations spread nationwide.
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Yeltsin's Rise Sparks Hope in Red Square Crowd
In Moscow crowds at Pushkin Square cheer Boris Yeltsin after his victory in the Russian parliament election. Supporters praise his honesty and vow he will become USSR president someday, while critics worry about Gorbačëv's perestroika and the party's future.
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