Role of Yeltsin Flashcards
How did Yeltsin capitalise on the opportunities to appeal for popular support?
Yeltsin appealed to the public for sympathy and support. He took advantage of his time out of the spotlight by establishing firmer links with other reformers and critics of Gorbachev. He would meet with churhc leaders and striking miners.
How did Yeltsin take advantage of democratisation?
He used his poweful position to his advantage by organising demonstrations in his support. This caused legitimate support and consolidated his position.
How did Yeltsin become a direct challenge to Govebachev’s authoirty>
Yeltsin was elected chairman of Congress in May 1990.
How did Yeltsin undermine Gorbachev and set the scene for a struggle between Russia and the Soviet Union?
Yeltsin passed a series of measures that undermines Gorbachev and encouraged nationalist movements.
How did Yeltsin further reduce the influence of the Soviet Government?
Yetlsin left the Communist Party which meant that any support Yeltsin had brought the party redirected itself to the Russian Congress which Yeltsin had joined instead. The Russian Congress considered itseld above the authority of the Soviet Government.
How did Yeltsin benefit from luck?
Gorbachev going on holiday meant that he was unable to defend himself and allowed Yeltsin to take credit instead.
The Coup was unorganised so violence did not break out and he was able to stop it quickly and with ease.
How did Yeltsin use his enhanced position followinf the coup?
Yeltsin used the coup to create an image that he was a peacemaker and would support Gorbachev despite their political differences. It also created publicity and support from the Russian people.
Yeltsin was able to introduce a series of measure that sped up the sollapse of the Soviet Union.
