Russian presidential referendum, 1991

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A referendum on creating the post of President of Russia was held in Russia on 17 March 1991. The referendum was held alongside a referendum of the preservation of USSR. Prior to the referendum, the Russian head of state was the Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian SFSR, elected by the Congress of People's Deputies of the Russian SFSR. With 69.85% of voters approving the proposal, the post of President of the Russian SFSR was introduced, and two months later Boris Yeltsin was elected as the first president.

Question

Do you think it necessary to introduce the post of RSFSR President, who would be elected by a republic-wide vote?

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	53,385,275	71.4
Against	21,406,152	28.6
Invalid/blank votes	1,633,683	–
Total	76,425,110	100
Registered voters/turnout	101,776,550	75.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver