“The main problem with being president is the constant sense that you are inside a glass bowl for everyone to see, or in a kind of barometric chamber with an artificial atmosphere where you must stay all the time.”
Quote by Boris Yeltsin
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The View from the Kremlin
This book delves into the complex world of Russian politics, offering an intimate look at the decision-making processes and power struggles within the Kremlin. more
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Boris Yeltsin
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. more
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