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The former Chairman of the Moscow City Council, Yury Luzhkov is appointed Mayor
of Moscow, replacing his patron Gavril Papov.
1993
Yeltsin sends in troops to deal with dissenters at Moscow's White House and
Ostankino TV Tower. It is Russia's most violent political conflict since 1917.
1997
To celebrate the 850th anniversary of the founding of Moscow, the Cathedral of Christ
the Saviour is rebuilt in its original location.
1998
An artificially high exchange rate and fiscal deficit bring on a financial crisis, resulting
in the devaluation of the rouble and the government's default on international loans.
1999
On New Year's Eve, Yeltsin announces his immediate resignation, entrusting the care-
taker duties of president to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
2002-04
Chechen rebels take 800 hostages in a Moscow theatre. Suicide bombers strike the
metro, aeroplanes and rock concerts, leaving hundreds dead and injured.
2008-09
A worldwide financial crisis hits Russia hard. The economic recession is exacerbated
by the falling price of oil and military entanglements with Georgia.
2008-12
Putin's chosen successor, Dmitry Medvedev, is elected President and serves one
term. Putin acts as Prime Minister, until he is eligible to return to the presidency.
2009-11
Chechen terrorists continue their deadly campaign. Attacks claim hundreds of vic-
tims, as bombs are detonated on trains, in metro stations and at the airport.
2010
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