11.   After the passage of the bill, a referendum would take place as required by the constitution, to pave the way for new elections, Zia said.

12.   The referendum could take place as early as March, but would more likely be held in May, abolition supporters say.

13.   The referendum will take place if the Conservatives win elections to be held by next May and a future Conservative government decides to participate in monetary union.

14.   Yastrzhembsky did not make it clear whether the proposed referendum would take place in both countries.

15.   The legislators have opted to meet again only on Tuesday, after the referendum has taken place, Russian NTV television reported.