VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 7. Eastern Europe, 1945–2000 > i. Russia (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and Successor States) > 2. Post-Soviet Successor Republics in Europe and Asia > g. Kirghizstan > 1994, Feb
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Kirghizstan, under its leader Askar Akayev, joined the economic union of former Soviet Central Asian Republics, including Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, with a view toward resisting Russian political influence and demands.  1
 
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The government under Akayev resigned because of political infighting in the Parliament. Akayev called for new elections.  2
 
 
 
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