here and now №1 18.05.1999 (1999)

Senators share their opinions on the results of the meeting of the candidate for Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei Stepashin with members of the Federation Council.

The attitude of governors to the candidacy of Sergei Stepashin for the post of head of government is discussed.

The issue of announcing a vote of no confidence in the Primakov government. V. Lyubimov and E. Rossel talk about the organization of work in the Federation Council, compliance with the regulations, talk about current issues of the Upper Chamber - equalization of relations between all subjects of the Russian Federation, formation and distribution of budget funds, amendments to tax legislation.

Interview with the Chairman of the Federation Council Yegor Stroyev.

The elections in Karachay-Cherkessia, which took place against the backdrop of a conflict situation, are mentioned (rivalry between V. Semenov and S. Derev).