"He who doesn't regret the collapse of the Soviet Union has no heart. He who wants to revive it in its previous form has no brains."

Boris Yeltsin (1931 - 2007)
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About Boris Yeltsin

Boris Yeltsin was a Russian politician who served as the first President of the Russian Federation from 1991 to 1999. He played a significant role in the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the transition to a market economy in Russia. Yeltsin was known for his charismatic leadership style and his efforts to promote democracy and reform in the country.

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