This is my first TL, so go easy on me will ya? I will update tommorow, as I am very tired right now.
September 21, 1993
MOSCOW(AP)- Many western politicians were stunned today as a rebellious parliament voted to impeach the current Russian Federation President, Boris Yeltsin. These decisions come after relations between Yeltsin and the Parliament stagnated, resulting in a complete breakdown of diplomacy in the already deteriorating situation.
The problem stems from disagreements within the two camps, and cumulated today in what appears to be the complete dissolution of Parliamentary power. Yeltsin claimed in a speech this morning stating that the leaders in the Parliament today must come to their senses before the situation gets out of hand. Below is a portion of the national statement:
"...Because they allow it. It is time for the Russian people to decide who is right, and who is wrong. Such fascist ideals are simply mundane, and we have already seen what happens when a group of corrupt men are allowed to wield great power. What my advisors and I want to do, is to consolidate the power, allowing for reforms and growth. With this, I have written into law, that the Parliament is to be thoroughly banned from operation, and that a new constitution be drafted activated within one month."
This proclamation comes after Yeltsin officially dismissed the Parliament. The so called "hard-liners" in the legislature right now, however, are not expected to leave quietly. Since the official dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Yeltsin has lost much of his once massive support base. It is presumed that this drop in approval is due to recent economic reforms, most notably the "shock therapy treatments". These economic reorganization actions have opened the private markets in a once sealed country, but most of the money is going towards oligarchs and tycoons, and the power is once again one sided.
For now, the Parliament has not yet issued an official statement on Yeltsin's decree, but has instead barricaded its members inside of the Russian White House. The Russian Army is claiming neutrality in the conflict, but speculators say that this could soon change as protestors begin to angrily march in Moscow bearing communist flags.
The first arrest happened around midday.
September 22, 1993- With still no word on exactly who is in power, ornery protestors begin to group around the Kremlin in Moscow in pre-dawn demonstrations. By mid-morning, the 200 "pro-Parliament" protesters, rise in number to 700, and by midday one thousand.
Around late noon, three separate paramilitary groups in favor of the Parliament meet in front of the Russian White House, armed with grenades, automatic weapons, and proposals. They are welcomed into the White House immediately. A large crowd of protestors also begin to cumulate in front of the White House, going under the names of "Propars" (Pro-Parliament).
Finally, around early evening, the Vice-President Alexander Rutskoyy makes an appearance on the balcony of the White House, supporting the Parliament movement and condemning Yeltsin's decree. The following is an excerpt of his speech:
"He has become jaded by power. To dissolve the Parliament is not only unconstitutional, but extremely aggressive in nature. Thus, a new constitution is being written for draft, revising the old one. Yeltsin's new constitution that he proposed this morning is considered void, and as of now, I am the acting President of the Russian Federation."
Rutskoy about one year before 1993 crisis.
There are many positive reactions to this statement from the general public, and around midnight, there is talk of meeting up with the now 2,500 strong crowd in Red Square. Meanwhile, inside the White House, Alexander Rutskoyyhas his own problems to deal with. While he has been selected the acting President of the Russian Federation, he is not cut out to lead the nation, and is more comfortable establishing himself at the head of Parliament. Rutskoy consults with two other important men: Albert Makashov and Alexander Barkashov to decide the next series of steps. All three agree that Yeltsin must be eliminated, not by physical force, but by cultural rejection. Rutskoy presents his plan to the rest of the Parliament members, who are uncomfortable and irritated due to Yeltsin cutting power to the building.
The plan is simple. Rutskoy believes that if enough support from the public is given, the Army could be convinced as well. Without the backing of the Russian Army, Yeltsin would be forced to either step down or flee the country. The members decide to re-address the waiting crowds at 6AM the next morning, hoping that Yeltsin will not have garnered any military strength.
September 22, 1993
1AM- The protests in Red Square erupt in violence as a Russian flag is soaked in kerosene, lit on fire, and thrown at riot armored police forces. Shortly thereafter, two are shot dead in the street by a state policeman after he drops his Makarov 9x18mm pistol and experiences an accidental discharge. Although only one bullet is fired, it penetrates through two Propar’s chests and kills both. The shooting results in mass panic and hysteria. The crowd begins running down streets in an aimless manner, resulting in the fatal shootings of eighteen Propars and the wounding of 32.
2AM- Although shootings have occurred, many protestors are undeterred and armed with several red flags and broken bottles. Things come to a head again in Red Square, where improvised Molotov cocktails are passed around like candy, resulting in the further escalation of violence. Eight policemen are killed when their van is burnt down to the frame and tipped over. The Mayor of Moscow solicits for military help, but receives no answer, and Boris Yeltsin declares a state of emergency from an undisclosed location.
3AM- Foreign reporters record the cold blooded murder of Ivan Gorgov, a teenage protestor who is shot execution style through the head in the midst of the crowd by a policeman, who is quickly overtaken. In the White House, Rutskoy believes that perhaps the time is right to address the separate crowd outside of the government walls, despite the fact that it would be hours before the proposed time. After final consultation with other members of Parliament, he delivers a short speech.
“Comrades! The time has come to take what is ours. Too long have we been the victim of falling life expectancy and the rising inflation. Too long have the thugs and oligarchs thrown their immense weight on the Russian people! It is time to take action. Follow us to the Mayor’s office, where we shall firmly grasp our future!”
Amid drowning cheers from the swollen crowd, Rutskoy is ushered into a waiting BMP-3 commandeered by splintered paramilitary forces and slowly driven towards the Mayor‘s building. Despite Yeltsin cutting power to the main TV stations, smaller radio stations and alternate programmers give both Eastern Russians and Westerners a view of the action.
4AM- Still the President of the Russian Federation, Boris Yeltsin hunkers underground in a Moscow safe house with many important cabinet members, most notably Alexander Korzhakov, Pavel Grachev, and Viktor Yerin. Korzhakov is one of the closest men to Boris Yeltsin in Russia after the 1991 coup failure, and has served as a personal bodyguard and confident for years. Prime Minister Pavel Grachev however, is not quite on board with Yeltsin’s plan to shell the White House building. Innocent lives, he says, should not be crucified by his men. Minister of Interior Viktor Yerin also agrees that violence is not the answer here, and gestures towards the videos and images of dead protestors and police officers. Yeltsin consults with Korzhakov, who says that if the Army cannot commit to attacking the White House, then the Air Force may be available.
5AM- The riots in Moscow reach an all time high. Police and military simply stand by as the river of protesters becomes a wave. The Mayor’s office is quickly overtaken by armed Propars, and as a watery sun breaks through the late summer clouds, a solid red flag is erected over the former Mayor’s office.
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MOSCOW(AP)- Western leaders are stunned today after the sunlight broke over a new Moscow. With an estimated 76 dead, and three times as many injured, protests rage on by a new group called ‘Propars”. Aleksandr Rutskoy, a former communist leader is demanding that Boris Yeltsin peacefully step down. There is still no word as to where the three most important people are, but sources say that there will likely be no military support in Yeltsin’s future. A squadron of MiG-29A fighters were seen passing overhead, armed with what looked to be rocket pods and light bombs, but banked away over city limits and returned into the sky.
While Rutskoy himself is based in the Mayor’s office at the moment, many believe that Yeltsin may solicit the Air Force’s help in ousting the rest of the Parliament from the White House. The number one question of the day is who controls the ground Army, both locally and regionally.
Bringing you information as the situation develops, AP News.

A grainy photo taken by journalist Wanda McMyers as the MiG's approached Moscow this morning.