Who is Nikolai Ryzhkov?
Q: Who is Nikolai Ryzhkov?
A: Nikolai Ryzhkov is a former Soviet official who became a Russian politician after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Q: What was Ryzhkov's role in the 1991 presidential election in the RSFSR?
A: Ryzhkov was Boris Yeltsin's leading opponent in the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR) 1991 presidential election.
Q: What awards and honors has Ryzhkov received?
A: Ryzhkov has been awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour twice, the Order of the October Revolution in 1971, the Order of Lenin twice, and the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, 4th class. He was also named a National Hero of Armenia.
Q: Why was Ryzhkov sanctioned by both the European Union and United States in March 2014?
A: Ryzhkov was sanctioned by both the European Union and United States in March 2014 after the Crimean crisis.
Q: What is the Crimean crisis?
A: The Crimean crisis refers to the political conflict and military intervention by Russia in the Ukrainian region of Crimea in 2014.
Q: Which political figure was Ryzhkov's opponent in the 1991 presidential election?
A: Ryzhkov's opponent in the 1991 presidential election was Boris Yeltsin.
Q: Has Ryzhkov held any official positions in Russia?
A: The text does not provide any information about Ryzhkov holding an official position in Russia after becoming a politician.
