Publishes Midnight Diaries
Publishes a memoir of his second presidential term, political struggles and decision to resign.
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Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin Biography and Timeline — Page 6
Follow Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin through 206 dated historical records for Russia.
Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
206Distinct records
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2000–2007Years on this page
2000
Retirement from Active Politics
Lives largely outside day-to-day politics after leaving the presidency while occasionally commenting on public affairs.
2001
Seventieth Birthday Public Appearance
Marks his seventieth birthday with public recognition of his role as Russia's first elected president.
2004
Comments on Democratic Institutions
Continues to defend constitutional government and the importance of democratic institutions in post-Soviet Russia.
2007
Death of Boris Yeltsin
Dies in Moscow at age seventy-six after a long period of declining health.
Role range: 1991-
State Funeral
Receives a state funeral in Moscow attended by Russian leaders and foreign dignitaries.
Records, sources and methodology
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