Title: Boris Yeltsin: Russian Federation's First President
Headings: Boris Yeltsin: First President of the Russian Federation
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Boris Yeltsin (February 1, 1931 – April 23, 2007) was a Soviet Union politician who became the first president of the Russian Federation at the end of the Cold War. Yeltsin served two terms (July 1991 – December 1999) which were plagued by corruption, instability, and economic collapse, ultimately leading to his resignation. He was succeeded in office by Vladimir Putin. Boris Yeltsin Fast Facts
Full Name: Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Known For: First President of the Russian Federation
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