| Boris Yeltsin is 75 “You can characterize that period as you like. You can evaluate the activities of the first president as you like. But, of course, it was precisely at the time when Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin headed Russia that the people of our country, the citizens of Russia received the main thing for the sake of which all these transformations were carried out - freedom. This is a huge historical merit of Boris Nikolaevich,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said at his press conference yesterday. And he added: “Russia was and is still at the turning point of its history at that time. both in politics, in the government sphere, and in the social sphere. These years, unfortunately, were associated with great losses for the citizens of the country, for the population of our country. How would each of us, including me, act in those conditions. , we can only guess."
Today the first president of Russia turns 75 years old. The historical paradox is that the second president of Russia, very popular among the population, treats his predecessor differently than the people. Here are the data from the latest Levada Center poll: 9% of Russians perceive Boris Yeltsin positively, 33% neutrally, 55% negatively or strongly negatively; 49% would like to bring him to justice; 70% believe that there was more bad than good in the Yeltsin era, and only 13% think otherwise.
But Russians do not understand or do not realize that these assessments themselves and this survey itself became possible only thanks to Boris Yeltsin. Finally, it was Boris Yeltsin who chose as his successor a leader who has enjoyed unwavering popularity among Russians for six years now.
Now Boris Yeltsin is the history of Russia. Fortunately, living history. Happy birthday, Boris Nikolaevich! Thank you for giving the country, and all of us, a great historical chance. An opportunity that we must use with dignity. I wish you health, happiness and long life. "News Time" |
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