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About Boris Yeltsin

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Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin (Russian: Борис Николаевич Ельцин?·i; Russian pronunciation: [bɐˈrʲis nʲɪkɐˈlaɪvʲɪtɕ ˈjelʲtsɨn]) (1 February 1931 – 23 April 2007) was the first President of the Russian Federation, serving from 1991 to 1999. Full Article

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Russian President Boris Yeltsin signs the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) founding declaration during a meeting in Almaty in this December 21, 1991 file photograph. The Soviet Union, we had always thought, was surely too big to fail. We had all seen the bare shelves in the shops.
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  1. Russian President Boris Yeltsin signs the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) founding declaration during a meeting in Almaty in this December 21, 1991 file photograph. The Soviet Union, we had always thought, was surely too big to fail. We had all seen the bare shelves in the shops. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin signs the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) founding declaration during a meeting in Almaty in this December 21, 1991 file photograph. The Soviet Union, we had always thought, was surely too big to fail. We had all seen the bare shelves in the shops.

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  2. Russian President Boris Yeltsin (L) and his Kazakh counterpart Nursultan Nazarbayev attend a news conference after the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) founding meeting in Almaty in this December 21, 1991 file photograph. The Soviet Union, we had always thought, was surely too... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin (L) and his Kazakh counterpart Nursultan Nazarbayev attend a news conference after the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) founding meeting in Almaty in this December 21, 1991 file photograph. The Soviet Union, we had always thought, was surely too...

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  3. Russian President Boris Yeltsin (L), shown in picture dated 19 August 1991 in Moscow, stands on top of an armoured vehicle parked in front of the Russian Federation building as supporters hold a Russian federation flag. Yeltsin addressed a crowd of supporters calling for a general... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin (L), shown in picture dated 19 August 1991 in Moscow, stands on top of an armoured vehicle parked in front of the Russian Federation building as supporters hold a Russian federation flag. Yeltsin addressed a crowd of supporters calling for a general...

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  4. Russian President Boris Yeltsin (R) speaks with Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev during Gorbachev's address to the Extraordinary meeting of the Supreme Soviet of Russian Federation in Moscow in this August 23, 1991 file photo. Russia is marking the 20th anniversary of the failed 1991... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin (R) speaks with Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev during Gorbachev's address to the Extraordinary meeting of the Supreme Soviet of Russian Federation in Moscow in this August 23, 1991 file photo. Russia is marking the 20th anniversary of the failed 1991...

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  5. Russian President Boris Yeltsin (R) approaches to shake hands with Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev during Gorbachev's address to the Extraordinary meeting of the Supreme Soviet of Russian Federation in Moscow in this August 23, 1991 file photo. Russia is marking the 20th anniversary... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin (R) approaches to shake hands with Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev during Gorbachev's address to the Extraordinary meeting of the Supreme Soviet of Russian Federation in Moscow in this August 23, 1991 file photo. Russia is marking the 20th anniversary...

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  6. Russian President Boris Yeltsin waves from the balcony of the Russian Parliament to a crowd of demonstrators protesting against the overthrow of Soviet President Gorbachev in Moscow in this August 20, 1991 file photo. Russia is marking the 20th anniversary of the failed 1991 coup by... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin waves from the balcony of the Russian Parliament to a crowd of demonstrators protesting against the overthrow of Soviet President Gorbachev in Moscow in this August 20, 1991 file photo. Russia is marking the 20th anniversary of the failed 1991 coup by...

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  7. A triumphant Russian President Boris Yeltsin and a tank driver hold hands as they wave to a crowd of supporters from the balcony of the Russian parliament in this August 22 1991 file photo. Russia is marking the 20th anniversary of the failed 1991 coup by hardline communists that... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

    A triumphant Russian President Boris Yeltsin and a tank driver hold hands as they wave to a crowd of supporters from the balcony of the Russian parliament in this August 22 1991 file photo. Russia is marking the 20th anniversary of the failed 1991 coup by hardline communists that...

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  8. Russian President Boris Yeltsin waves from the balcony of the Russian Parliament to a crowd of demonstrators protesting against the overthrow of Soviet President Gorbachev in Moscow in this August 20, 1991 file photo. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin waves from the balcony of the Russian Parliament to a crowd of demonstrators protesting against the overthrow of Soviet President Gorbachev in Moscow in this August 20, 1991 file photo.

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  9. Russian President Boris Yeltsin (C) delivers a speech while standing atop an armoured vehicle outside the government house in this August, 19, 1991 file photo. Russia is marking the 20th anniversary of the failed 1991 coup by hardline communists that hastened the end of the Soviet Union. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin (C) delivers a speech while standing atop an armoured vehicle outside the government house in this August, 19, 1991 file photo. Russia is marking the 20th anniversary of the failed 1991 coup by hardline communists that hastened the end of the Soviet Union.

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  10. President Boris Yeltsin waves to a large crowd in Moscow in this August 20, 1991 file photo. Russia is marking the 20th anniversary of the failed 1991 coup by hardline communists that hastened the end of the Soviet Union. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

    President Boris Yeltsin waves to a large crowd in Moscow in this August 20, 1991 file photo. Russia is marking the 20th anniversary of the failed 1991 coup by hardline communists that hastened the end of the Soviet Union.

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  11. The leader of the Soviet-era Russian republic Boris Yeltsin (2nd R) flanked by the chief of his guard Alexander Korzhakov (C) takes part in a funeral procession for the victims of the coup in Moscow on August 24, 1991, after the coup attemp failed. Russia marks on August 19-22, 2011,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    The leader of the Soviet-era Russian republic Boris Yeltsin (2nd R) flanked by the chief of his guard Alexander Korzhakov (C) takes part in a funeral procession for the victims of the coup in Moscow on August 24, 1991, after the coup attemp failed. Russia marks on August 19-22, 2011,...

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  12. The leader of the Soviet-era Russian republic Boris Yeltsin (C), flanked by his chief of guard Alexander Korzhakov (L) holding a bulletproof shield, makes a speech during a funeral procession of the victims of the coup in Moscow on August 24, 1991, after the coup attemp failed. Russia... Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    The leader of the Soviet-era Russian republic Boris Yeltsin (C), flanked by his chief of guard Alexander Korzhakov (L) holding a bulletproof shield, makes a speech during a funeral procession of the victims of the coup in Moscow on August 24, 1991, after the coup attemp failed. Russia...

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  13. River ships moor in front the Russian White House in Moscow on August 21, 1991, to support Boris Yeltsin. Russia marks on August 19-22, 2011, the 20th anniversary of the abortive 1991 coup against then Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev. Tanks rolled through Moscow towards the Russian... Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    River ships moor in front the Russian White House in Moscow on August 21, 1991, to support Boris Yeltsin. Russia marks on August 19-22, 2011, the 20th anniversary of the abortive 1991 coup against then Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev. Tanks rolled through Moscow towards the Russian...

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  14. Russian President Boris Yeltsin (L) whispers to Soviet President Mikahil Gorbachev during a session of the People's Congress in Moscow, 03 September 1991. Earlier in the session Yeltsin blamed Gorbachev for the failed coup, saying Gorbachev's 'indecisiveness' led to the coup. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin (L) whispers to Soviet President Mikahil Gorbachev during a session of the People's Congress in Moscow, 03 September 1991. Earlier in the session Yeltsin blamed Gorbachev for the failed coup, saying Gorbachev's 'indecisiveness' led to the coup.

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  15. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's wife Svetlana, right, and Naina Yeltsin, widow of Russia's first president Boris Yeltsin, walk to attend a charity event in the Kremlin Moscow, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's wife Svetlana, right, and Naina Yeltsin, widow of Russia's first president Boris Yeltsin, walk to attend a charity event in the Kremlin Moscow, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011.

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  16. Russia's First Lady Svetlana Medvedeva (R) and Naina Yeltsina, widow of Boris Yeltsin, the first president of the Russian Federation, walk to attend a charity concert in Moscow's Kremlin December 17, 2011. The concert is part of the "White Rose" fund which supports women suffering from... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Russia's First Lady Svetlana Medvedeva (R) and Naina Yeltsina, widow of Boris Yeltsin, the first president of the Russian Federation, walk to attend a charity concert in Moscow's Kremlin December 17, 2011. The concert is part of the "White Rose" fund which supports women suffering from...

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  17. A file photo shows Russian president Boris Yeltsin, 18 January 1992, at a volleyball tournament Moscow. Former Russian president Boris Yeltsin, who played a key role in the collapse of the Soviet Union and introduced free market democracy to Russia, died 23 April 2007, aged 76 from a... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    A file photo shows Russian president Boris Yeltsin, 18 January 1992, at a volleyball tournament Moscow. Former Russian president Boris Yeltsin, who played a key role in the collapse of the Soviet Union and introduced free market democracy to Russia, died 23 April 2007, aged 76 from a...

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  18. Russian President Boris Yeltsin (2nd R) flashes the 'Thumbs-up' sign after signing the agreement which founded a Commonwealth of Independant States in Alma Ata, 21 December 1991. Standing next to him are Ukrainian President Kravchuk (L), Kazakhstan's President Nazarbayev (2nd L) and... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin (2nd R) flashes the 'Thumbs-up' sign after signing the agreement which founded a Commonwealth of Independant States in Alma Ata, 21 December 1991. Standing next to him are Ukrainian President Kravchuk (L), Kazakhstan's President Nazarbayev (2nd L) and...

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  19. Russian President Boris Yeltsin (L) and Belarus's Supreme Soviet Chairman Stanislav Shushkevich (R) sign a document 08 December 1991 stating that 'the Soviet Union as a geopolitical reality [and] a subject of international law has ceased to exist.' The document simultaneously announces... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin (L) and Belarus's Supreme Soviet Chairman Stanislav Shushkevich (R) sign a document 08 December 1991 stating that 'the Soviet Union as a geopolitical reality [and] a subject of international law has ceased to exist.' The document simultaneously announces...

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  20. Russian President Boris Yeltsin (R) meets with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at the presidential residence Gorky-9 outside Moscow, 14 November 1999, in preparation for the upcoming OSCE summit in Istanbul. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin (R) meets with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at the presidential residence Gorky-9 outside Moscow, 14 November 1999, in preparation for the upcoming OSCE summit in Istanbul.

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  21. Russian President Boris Yeltsin (R) shakes hands with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin during their meeting at the presidential residence Gorky-9 outside Moscow, 14 November 1999, to prepare for the upcoming OSCE summit in Istanbul. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin (R) shakes hands with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin during their meeting at the presidential residence Gorky-9 outside Moscow, 14 November 1999, to prepare for the upcoming OSCE summit in Istanbul.

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  22. Russian President Boris Yeltsin (2nd left at the table) speaks, 26 October 1999 in Moscow, during the opening ceremony of the Interstate Council of the Customs Union of five CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries as the Presidents of (C-clockwise) Kirgizstan-Askar Akayev, Tajikistan-Emmomali... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin (2nd left at the table) speaks, 26 October 1999 in Moscow, during the opening ceremony of the Interstate Council of the Customs Union of five CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries as the Presidents of (C-clockwise) Kirgizstan-Askar Akayev, Tajikistan-Emmomali...

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  23. Russian President Boris Yeltsin (R) shakes hands with the Secretary of Security Council and the chief of FSB (Federal Security Service) Vladimir Putin during their meeting in Kremlin, Moscow, 06 July 1999. They discussed the results of the last Security Council's conference 03 July 1999. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin (R) shakes hands with the Secretary of Security Council and the chief of FSB (Federal Security Service) Vladimir Putin during their meeting in Kremlin, Moscow, 06 July 1999. They discussed the results of the last Security Council's conference 03 July 1999.

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  24. Russian President Boris Yeltsin looks up at the 58 meter monument-belfry during a wreath-laying ceremony at the place of World War II's biggest tank battle at Prohorovka in the Belgorod district 05 April, 1996. This is the second day of Yeltsin's first pre-election trip in view of 16... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    Russian President Boris Yeltsin looks up at the 58 meter monument-belfry during a wreath-laying ceremony at the place of World War II's biggest tank battle at Prohorovka in the Belgorod district 05 April, 1996. This is the second day of Yeltsin's first pre-election trip in view of 16...

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  25. Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi leads former Russian president Boris Yeltsin (L) to a meeting room prior to their talks at the premier's official residence in Tokyo, 01 April 2003. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi leads former Russian president Boris Yeltsin (L) to a meeting room prior to their talks at the premier's official residence in Tokyo, 01 April 2003.

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Russian President Boris Yeltsin signs the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) founding declaration during a meeting in Almaty in this December 21, 1991 file photograph. The Soviet Union, we had always thought, was surely too big to fail. We had all seen the bare shelves in the shops.

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