Boris Yeltsin (1931-2007) was the first President of post-USSR Russia. Elected President in 1991 with 57% of the vote, he defied the August Coup and vowed to turn Russia into a capitalist democracy and as a result won much respect from the the West. Two years later, the new country came on the brink of collapse with an attack on government buildings and a constitutional crisis. However, Yeltsin's government prevailed and the Constitution was revised to give the President more powers. He was reelected in 1996.
The westernisation of Russia was certainly a bumpy ride. Mistakes made in privatising the economy caused large amounts of wealth to fall into the hands of a few "oligarchs". The Yeltsin era was marked by corruption, political and social turmoil, Yeltsin's attempts to intervene against political opposition and the media and a disastrous financial collapse in 1998. By the end of his presidency, he was widely unpopular; his approval rating was rumoured to be about 2%.
Yeltsin resigned on New Year's Eve, 1999. He was succeeded by Vladamir Putin, who was then Prime Minister. Putin could not be any more of a contrast - he came across as boring, but brought stability and strong economic growth.
Boris Yeltsin was part of the Russian Federation presidency
Yes, Boris Yeltsin has 2 kids.
Boris Yeltsin has 2 children
Boris Yeltsin has 2 children
Yes, Boris Yeltsin surrendered.
The first president of Russia wasBoris Yeltsin.
Boris Yeltsin's birth name is Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin.
No, Boris Yeltsin is not single.
Boris Yeltsin was born on February 1, 1931
Yes, Boris Yeltsin has 2 kids.
Yes, Boris Yeltsin has 2 kids.
Boris Yeltsin has 2 children
Boris Yeltsin has 2 children
Boris Yeltsin was born on February 1, 1931.
Boris Yeltsin married to Naina Yeltsina in 1956
Boris Yeltsin was born on February 1, 1931.
Boris Yeltsin was born on February 1, 1931
Boris Yeltsin married to Naina Yeltsina in 1956