About
Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin was a Soviet and Russian politician who served as the first President of Russia from 1991 to 1999. Previously a member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, he later became a political independent and was viewed as ideologically aligned with liberalism. Yeltsin played a crucial role in the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the transition to a market economy in Russia.
Career Timeline
First Secretary of Committee
Rising within the Communist Party ranks.
Elected President of Russia
Becomes the first president of Russia.
Constitutional Crisis
Faces political challenges and economic instability.
Re-elected President
Wins re-election amidst economic hardship.
Resignation
Resigns unexpectedly, paving the way for Putin.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026