Boris Yeltsin
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About
The first President of Russia from 1990 to 1999, who took control after the fall of the Soviet Union. His tenure was marked by widespread corruption, inflation, and economic hardships for his country. .
Before Fame
He enjoyed skiing, boxing and gymnastics.
Trivia
On December 31st 1999 he went on television and, in a surprise announcement, resigned from office and apologized to the Russian people for the mistakes he had made.
Family Life
He married Naina Yeltsin in 1956, and the couple have two daughters together.
Associated With
He was Russia's President for nine years until 2000 when Vladimir Putin was named as his successor.
