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What is boris yeltsin?
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.
George Washington was elected President in what year?
He was elected president in 1789.
Lincoln was elected president in year what?
1860 was the year that Lincoln was elected president for the first time. He was elected again in 1864.
Why did Boris Yeltsin resign in 1999?
The Russian economy collapsed a year before destroying whatever popularity and numerous attempts too force him from office.
Who was the President of Russia in 2001?
Boris Yeltsin was president in 1998 of the country of Russia. He was elected in 1991 and served until his surprise resignation in late 1999. His presidency was rocked with economical struggles since the fall of the Soviet Union and the economic crisis of 1998.
For how long do you elect the president for?
The president is elected for a four-year term. They can only be elected twice.
In what year did president Madison get elected president?
1816
What year was Taft elected president?
president Taft was elected in 1908 and took office in 1909.
What year was Washington elected president?
when Washington was elected is1789
How many years is the president of Israeli elected?
The president of Israel is elected to a single seven-year term.
What year was Ireland's first president elected?
Douglas Hyde was the first president of Ireland. He was elected in 1938.
What is the year Obama was elected?
Barak Obama was first elected as President of the United states in 2008 and was re-elected as president in 2012
