"We don't appreciate what we have until it's gone. Freedom is like that. It's like air. When you have it, you don't notice it."
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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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