Yeltsin

[ yelt-sin ]

noun

1. Bo·ris Ni·ko·la·ye·vich [bawr, -is nik-, uh, -, lahy, -, uh, -vich, bohr, ‑, bor, ‑, buh-, ryes, nyi-kuh-, lah, -yi-vyich], 1931–2007, president of the Russian Federation 1991–99.

Yeltsin

/ jeltsin; ˈjɛltsɪn /

noun

1. YeltsinBoris (Nicolayevich)19312007MRussianPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: head of state Boris ( Nicolayevich ). 1931–2007, Russian politician: president of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (1990–91); president of Russia (1991–99)

Example Sentences

Yeltsin gave Russia to Vladimir Putin, who moved rapidly to consolidate power that soon reached dictatorial levels.

From Time

Ukraine’s leadership in the 1990s lacked Yeltsin’s vision and determination.

From Time

Twenty years ago, on December 11th, Chechens heard that Russian President Boris Yeltsin had deployed tanks against them.

From The Daily Beast

But the U.S. could work with Yeltsin—though he chose a successor who would ‘repudiate his legacy.’

From The Daily Beast

Yeltsin won 53.8 to 40.3 percent, a victory ensured by ample resources over his underfunded communist challenger.

From The Daily Beast

We literally used to schedule calls early as possible in the day because the chances of Yeltsin being sober were better.

From The Daily Beast

“I think my father would have been very unhappy with what Yeltsin decided to do,” Khrushchev said.

From The Daily Beast

By sending Chernomyrdin to sort out the Balkan mess, Yeltsin killed a flock of birds with nary a stone.

From Project Gutenberg

They posed a threat not only to Yeltsin's authority – but also to the economic well being of Russia.

From Project Gutenberg