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Old Newscast: Vladimir Putin elected Russian president for the first time, 2000 (Part 1)

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The Rise and Fall of Boris Yeltsin: A Nation in Turmoil

This chapter explores Boris Yeltsin's presidency, contrasting the initial optimism after the Soviet Union's fall with the ensuing chaos and instability. It examines Yeltsin's decline into controversy amidst rising oligarchs and personal struggles, reflecting the nation's turmoil.

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