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Former Russian President

Boris Yeltsin, the first President of the Russian Federation, was born on February 1, 1931, and passed away on April 23, 2007. He played a crucial role in the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the establishment of the Russian Federation.

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“It is especially important to encourage unorthodox thinking when the situation is critical”

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Book:Against the grain: an autobiography

Source: Against the grain: an autobiography

“I am convinced that the moment is coming when, with its message of eternal, universal values, it will come to the aid of our society. For in these words: "Thou shalt not kill; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself," lie those very moral principles that will enable us to survive even the most critical situations.”

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Author:Boris Yeltsin

“It is especially important to encourage unorthodox thinking when the situation is critical: At such moments every new word and fresh thought is more precious than gold. Indeed, people must not be deprived of the right to think their own thoughts.”

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Author:Boris Yeltsin

“We want peace and a political solution to the situation in Chechnya.”

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Author:Boris Yeltsin

About the Author

Born: February 1, 1931
Died: April 23, 2007
Known for: Former Russian President
Quotes: 43

Books & Sources

The View from the KremlinRelated source material

Against the grain: an autobiographyRelated source material

Записки президентаRelated source material

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