one-on-one №1 23.07.1995 (1995)

The issue of the health of President Boris Yeltsin, who is in hospital, is raised.

Options for replacing the head of state in the event of a serious illness are considered, in accordance with the procedure provided for by the constitution.

The shortcomings of this law are discussed.

Viktor Ilyukhin points out that he proposed a bill that would make it mandatory for persons applying for high government positions to undergo a medical examination.

He speaks out against the so-called institution of the presidency in Russia.

The Chechen issue is considered through the prism of missed opportunities to resolve the conflict by peaceful means.

The issue of the right given to the subjects of the federation to have their own legislative bodies is raised.

Viktor Ilyukhin calls the constitution adopted in 1993 illegitimate.

He points out the shortcomings, saying that it was adopted by a minority.