Boris Yeltsin

Definition

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.

Oligarchs:

These are wealthy individuals who gained immense power and influence during the privatization process in post-Soviet Russia.