Vladimir Putin and Boris Yeltsin

Abstract: An 8 page paper discussing the differences in the politics of Russia's first and second presidents. Putin is much younger than Yeltsin and more energetic, but there is evidence that there is little other difference. Putin campaigned on extensive reforms and gave hope to restoring law and order while reducing corruption, but one of his first acts as president was not to address any of the problems of the nation, but to order a raid on the offices of a publisher that had publicly criticized him. Putin headed the government between the time of Yeltsin's retirement and the next election. Aside from the great popular support and approval he enjoys, there is little different not than under Yeltsin. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Subcatagory: European History

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