Boris Yeltsin's Reign
Did Yeltsin's reign push Russia back to the past?
4.4 (18)
64 mins
Explore the rise and fall of Boris Yeltsin, a leader who tried to guide Russia from Soviet collapse to democracy but struggled against corruption, war, and economic disaster. Discover how moments of bold reform collided with a public longing for order and strength
Ep 1:
The Chaotic Reign of Boris Yeltsin
Ep 2:
How Did Yeltsin's Rise Put an End to the Soviet Union?
Discussions (14)
Oscar
Level 6 · 6 mo agoYeltsin treated the presidency like an open bar tab. Standing on a tank was iconic, but the rest was a total dumpster fire. Trading the Reds for a drunk guy and the oligarchs wasn't much of an upgrade.
Lance
Level 2 · 8 mo agoKorzhakov watering down the vodka because Yeltsin hid bottles in the kitchen is actually wild
Dylan
Level 10 · 8 mo agoI remember watching the tank speech live. It is sad that the hope of that moment drowned in vodka and corruption.
