here and now №1 28.04.1999 (1999)

The heads of administrations talk about the changes that have occurred in the country's domestic policy.

The issue of granting governors broader powers is raised.

An example is given of the recent vote in the Federation Council on the dismissal of the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation, Yuri Skuratov.

Konstantin Titov talks in detail about the Federation Council's proposals to create a special commission to consider the issue of Yuri Skuratov.

He talks about the reaction of the President of the Russian Federation, Boris Yeltsin.

The problems of financing the regions are discussed: the distribution of budget funds and tax revenues, the need to develop credit systems for business development is indicated.

The governors talk about the problems caused by the recent crisis.

Leonid Gorbenko gives an example of the bankruptcy of Invest-bank.

The upcoming elections in the regions are discussed.

Konstantin Titov points out the need for federalization of the state and the development of an understanding in society that "we are a multinational people of a great Power." The governors are in favor of changing the quality of the State Duma.

In their opinion, in its legislative activities, the Lower House should also take into account regional interests.

Konstantin Titov and Leonid Gorbenko say that the Federation Council will not support the issue of impeachment of the current president, even if the State Duma votes for it.