Boris Yeltsin was the first President of Russia after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. He served from 1991 to 1999 and played a significant role in shaping Russia's transition from communism to a more democratic system.
Related terms
Perestroika: This term refers to the policy implemented by Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, which aimed at restructuring and reforming the Soviet political and economic systems.
Glasnost: This term refers to Gorbachev's policy of openness that allowed for greater freedom of speech and information in the Soviet Union.