What is your attitude towards Boris Yeltsin

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants' attitudes towards Boris Yeltsin, the former president of Russia. It explores various perspectives on his leadership, actions, and overall impact during his time in office.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express admiration for Yeltsin's role in the 1991 coup attempt, viewing it as a significant moment of leadership.
  • Others critique his overall leadership during the 1990s, suggesting it was lacking and left much to be desired.
  • One participant humorously shifts the focus away from Yeltsin by referencing fictional characters, indicating a light-hearted or dismissive attitude towards the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not seem to reach a consensus on Yeltsin's overall legacy, with differing opinions on his effectiveness as a leader and the significance of his actions.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal opinions and subjective evaluations, which may depend on individual interpretations of historical events and leadership qualities.

What is your attitude towards Boris Yeltsin


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What is your attitude towards the former Russian president Boris Yeltsin?
 
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in regards to what?

A husband ?
A Person?
A leader?

Just asking :)
 
causalset said:
What is your attitude towards the former Russian president Boris Yeltsin?

His finest hour was when he stood on a tank and helped turn back the attempted coup of 1991. His leadership during the 90's left much to be desired. I couldn't rate him overall. IMO, he was near great in the former case and a near disaster in the latter. That doesn't mean he was average overall.
 
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I dunno.
If you had asked about Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale from Pottsylvania, I would have said he's going to get it from moose and squirrel. Rocky and Bullwinkle will save the world from their evil plan.
 

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