When Gorbachev left the ASSR, Ryzhkov remained to coordinate the rescue operation and made several television appearances which increased his standing amongst the Soviet leadership and the people in general.
Ryzhkov remained to coordinate the rescue operation. Ryzhkov made several television appearances. These several television appearances increased his standing amongst the Soviet leadership in general. These several television appearances increased his standing amongst the people in general. Gorbachev left the ASSR.