... although the communist party obtained the most seats within the Parliament there was no overall majority. However the most significant act of the month was President Yeltsin resigning from his post on the 31st December. This also meant that a new president had to be found. New Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was installed as acting President while still performing his duties as ... ...

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