: Tension between the central government and regional subjects, most notably the First Chechen War (1994–1996) .
: A violent conflict between President Boris Yeltsin and the Supreme Soviet, leading to the Decree No. 1400 and the shelling of the "White House" . : Tension between the central government and regional
: Yeltsin's victory over Gennady Zyuganov, marking a critical moment for the continuation of democratic and market reforms . : Tension between the central government and regional