Word: shumeiko
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Dates: during 1992-1992
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...Russian President shrewdly moved to mute criticism of his reform government by expanding its ranks to include Vladimir Shumeiko, a deputy speaker of the rebellious Russian parliament with ties to the military- industrial complex, as a new First Deputy Prime Minister alongside Gaidar. He also increased the number of Deputy Prime Ministers from six to 10, mixing strong advocates of reform with pragmatic technocrats. Says Yeltsin: "The possibility for a compromise has been exhausted with these appointments. There will be no more personnel changes...
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