Ambulance cars on the Kalinin avenue (now Novy Arbat) during the 1993 Constitution Crisis.04.10.1993#689040
The constitution crisis of 1993. Alexy II, the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia served a public prayer at the Bogoyavlensky Patriarch's Cathedral at the icon of the Virgin of Vladimir taken from the State Tretyakov Gallery for a day, in order to avoid the bloodshed.03.10.1993#689039
Constitutional crisis of 1993. Supporters of the Parliament and defenders of Russia's Constitution near the House of Soviets expressing their disagreement with President's Decree from September 21, 1993. The decree ordered to dissolve the Congress of People's Deputies and Supreme Soviet and to set elections to the Federal Assembly, new two-chamber parliament, on December 11-12, 1993.01.10.1993#689027
Barricades at the House of Soviets of the RF. The conflict (September 21 to October 4, 1993) of two branches of power in Russia, forceful discontinuation of the Soviet state power model involving armed skirmishes in city streets. Considerable numbers of dead and wounded.02.10.1993#489402
A view of the House of Soviets of the RF during the asault and the burning building of the Moscow city office. The conflict (September 21 to October 4, 1993) of two branches of power in Russia, forceful discontinuation of the Soviet state power model involving armed skirmishes in city streets. Considerable numbers of dead and wounded.04.10.1993#489401
The parliament defenders. The stand-off between the Government and the Parliament in Russia (from September 21 to October 4, 1993) and the forceful termination of the Soviet model of government resulted in armed confrontation and multiple casualties.02.10.1993#489400
The Moscow mayor's office burns. The stand-off between the Government and the Parliament in Russia (from September 21 to October 4, 1993) and the forceful termination of the Soviet model of government resulted in armed confrontation and multiple casualties.04.10.1993#489399
The confrontation of the two branches of power in Russia between September 21 and October 4, 1993 resulted in forceful termination of the Soviet type power structure in existence since 1917. It caused armed clashes in the streets of Moscow. Supporters of the Supreme Soviet near the Parliament House.04.10.1993#489005
The confrontation of the two branches of power in Russia between September 21 and October 4, 1993 resulted in forceful termination of the Soviet type power structure, in existence since 1917. It caused armed clashes in the streets of Moscow. Supporters of the Supreme Soviet near the Parliament House.04.10.1993#489004
The confrontation of the two branches of power in Russia between September 21 and October 4, 1993 resulted in forceful termination of the Soviet type power structure, in existence since 1917. It caused armed clashes in the streets of Moscow. The Supreme Soviet defenders.04.10.1993#489003
The confrontation of the two branches of power in Russia between September 21 and October 4, 1993 resulted in forceful termination of the Soviet type power structure, in existence since 1917. It caused armed clashes in the streets of Moscow. Vladimir Isakov, Rossiyskoye Edinstvo parliamentary faction block coordinator (left) and the Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov in the Parliament House.04.10.1993#489002
The confrontation of the two branches of power in Russia between September 21 and October 4, 1993 resulted in forceful termination of the Soviet type power structure, in existence since 1917. It caused armed clashes in the streets of Moscow.03.10.1993#488999
The confrontation of the two branches of power in Russia between September 21 and October 4, 1993 resulted in forceful termination of the Soviet type power structure, in existence since 1917. It caused armed clashes in the streets of Moscow. Near the Parliament House.04.10.1993#488998
The confrontation of the two branches of power in Russia between September 21 and October 4, 1993 resulted in forceful termination of the Soviet type power structure, in existence since 1917. It caused armed clashes in the streets of Moscow. Barricades on the Novy Arbat street.02.10.1993#488997
The confrontation of the two branches of power in Russia between September 21 and October 4, 1993 resulted in forceful termination of the Soviet type power structure, in existence since 1917. It caused armed clashes in the streets of Moscow. Barricades on the Smolenskaya square.04.10.1993#488996
The confrontation of the two branches of power in Russia between September 21 and October 4, 1993 resulted in forceful termination of the Soviet type power structure, in existence since 1917. It caused armed clashes in the streets of Moscow. Moscow residents watching the assault on the Parliament House.04.10.1993#488995
The conflict between two branches of state authority which took place between September 21 and October 4, 1993, which resulted in a forced discontinuation in Russia of the Soviet type of government which existed since 1917, was accompanied with armed skirmishes in the streets of Moscow. Tanks by the RF House of Soviets.04.10.1993#488994
The events of the 3rd-4th October, 1993. View from Kalininsky Bridge near the White House.04.10.1993#488867
Barricades built by supporters of the Russian Supreme Soviet [Parliament] and national Constitution near House of the Soviets in Moscow. They picketed the building for many days.04.10.1993#470134
The Parliament and Constitution supporters made barricades and picketed the RSFSR House of Soviets for many days.04.10.1993#470124
Russian Security Minsitry Alfa special forces fighter in ambush near the House of Soviets.04.10.1993#470120
Many bystanders watched the storm of the Russian Federation House of Soviets from a bridge.04.10.1993#470118
Burnt-out trolleybus near House of the Soviets in Moscow during intensive tank fire.04.10.1993#470103
Shoot-out between Russian Parliament supporters and federal tank convoy near House of the Soviets in Moscow.04.10.1993#470102
Evacuating wounded during assault on House of the Soviets under fire from tanks and armored personnel carriers.04.10.1993#470100
Smoke and vehicle fragments during assault on House of the Soviets, under attack by tanks and armored personnel carriers.04.10.1993#470098
Armored vehicles moving up Moscow's Kutuzovsky Avenue toward Novoarbatsky Bridge during initial attack on House of the Soviets.04.10.1993#470084
Smoke billowing from shattered windows of House of the Soviets, under attack by tanks and armored personnel carriers in Moscow. View from Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment.04.10.1993#470082
Riot-police cordon near Moscow's Crimea Bridge confronting Russian Parliament supporters headed from unauthorized meeting in defense of the Parliament on October Square for Smolenskaya Square.04.10.1993#470070
The Russkoye Natsionalnoe Yedinstvo (Russian National Unity) Unit headed by Alexander Barkashev, on the march. Parliament supporters picketing the Russian Federation House of Soviets (Parliament House).03.10.1993#470052
Tanks ready to cross Novoarbatsky Bridge during initial attack on House of the Soviets in Moscow.04.10.1993#470043
Man attacking House of the Soviets in Moscow under fire and running away from truck whose fuel tank is pierced by assault-rifle burst.03.10.1993#470034
The police and special forces soldiers' funeral, killed during the October 1993 events in Moscow. Interior Ministry Culture House.06.10.1993#469724
The Co-Chairman of the National Salvation Front (people's deputy) Ilya Konstantinov at the House of Soviets (Parliament House) during the Constitutional crisis.03.10.1993#469713
Picketing the House of Soviets (Parliament House) during the 1993 Constitutional crisis.02.10.1993#469702
The Parliament House caught fire after the assault of the Government forces. The 1993 Constitutional crisis.04.10.1993#469680
On September 21, Russian President Boris Yeltsin issued a decree on ending the activities of the Congress of People's deputies and the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation. The deputies and the Constitutional Court declared the decree unconstitutional. Supporters of the Parliament organized street protests, set up barricades, and made fires.26.09.1993#469668
On September 21, Russian President Boris Yeltsin issued a decree on ending the activities of the Congress of People's deputies and the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation. The deputies and the Constitutional Court declared the decree unconstitutional. Supporters of the Parliament organized street protests, set up barricades, and stayed on duty at night.25.10.1993#469664
A Supreme Soviet supporter holding the USSR and monarchist flags near the monument to the 1905 revolution during the 1993 Constitutional crisis. Near the Russian Federation House of Soviets (Parliament House)24.09.1993#469652
On September 21, Russian President Boris Yeltsin issued a decree on ending the activities of the Congress of People's deputies and the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation. The deputies and the Constitutional Court declared the decree unconstitutional. Supporters of the Parliament picketed the Parliament House.23.09.1993#469650
On September 21, Russian President Boris Yeltsin issued a decree on ending the activities of the Congress of People's deputies and the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation. The deputies and the Constitutional Court declared the decree unconstitutional. Supporters of the Parliament organized pickets of the Parliament House.22.09.1993#469643
Patrol controlling territory near House of Soviets after it was stormed by military units.05.10.1993#469559