Russian presidential referendum, 1991
Encyclopedia
A referendum was held in Russia
on 7 March 1991, asking about the introduction of the post of President of RSFSR. This referendum was held at the same time as the referendum of the preservation of USSR
.
Before the referendum, the Russian Head of State
was the Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian SFSR
, elected by the Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian SFSR. As a result of the referendum, the post of President of RSFSR was introduced, and two months later Boris Yeltsin
was elected the first president.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
on 7 March 1991, asking about the introduction of the post of President of RSFSR. This referendum was held at the same time as the referendum of the preservation of USSR
Soviet Union referendum, 1991
A referendum on the future of the Soviet Union was held on 17 March 1991. The question put to voters wasDo you consider necessary the preservation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics as a renewed federation of equal sovereign republics in which the rights and freedom of an individual of any...
.
Before the referendum, the Russian Head of State
Head of State
A head of state is the individual that serves as the chief public representative of a monarchy, republic, federation, commonwealth or other kind of state. His or her role generally includes legitimizing the state and exercising the political powers, functions, and duties granted to the head of...
was the Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian SFSR
Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian SFSR
The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, led by a chairman, was the de jure leader office of the Russian SFSR between 1938 and 1990...
, elected by the Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian SFSR. As a result of the referendum, the post of President of RSFSR was introduced, and two months later Boris Yeltsin
Boris Yeltsin
Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin was the first President of the Russian Federation, serving from 1991 to 1999.Originally a supporter of Mikhail Gorbachev, Yeltsin emerged under the perestroika reforms as one of Gorbachev's most powerful political opponents. On 29 May 1990 he was elected the chairman of...
was elected the first president.
Results
The question asked was "Do you consider it necessary to introduce the post of President of RSFSR, selected through all-national election?" (Russian:"Считаете ли Вы необходимым введение поста Президента РСФСР, избираемого всенародным голосованием?")| Answer | % |
|---|---|
| Yes | 69.85% |
| No | 30.15% |
| Total (turnout 75.09%) | 100% |