← THE FULL TIMELINEONE DECADE IN THE CITY’S HISTORY

1990s

At a turning point

1990–1991. This story ends in 1991; later events are outside the scope of this chapter.

1990Culture

The industrial institute opens the city’s first technical lyceum as local education enters a new decade.

01.01.1990Culture

A state museum association with several branches is established. Preserving history has become a distinct part of the city’s life.

30.05.1990Everyday life

Following Nikolai Ryzhkov’s speech, the central retail organisation sells thirteen times its usual amount of salt.

13.01.1991Culture

Bratsk television resumes broadcasts on Channel Seven, initially with recorded video programmes.

27.01–02.02.1991Everyday life

Industrial smog blankets the city. The chronicle records that only a strong wind finally disperses it.

26.03.1991Culture

The Bratsk local history society is founded, creating another way to preserve the city’s memory.