Coup in Russia, 1991
- An attempted coup d’etat takes place in Aug. 1991
- He is saved by Boris Yeltsin who became the effective leader of the country
- Gorbachev became a lame duck leader and Yeltsin made the final step to outlaw the Communist party in the Russian Republic
- Dec. 1, 1991 an independence vote is held in the Ukraine which voted in favour of independence
- This led to the formation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the end of the USSR
'' It is especially important to encourage unorthodox thinking when the situation is critical: At such moments every new word and fresh thought is more precious than gold. Indeed, people must not be deprived of the right to think their own thoughts.''- Boris Yeltsin
Subjunctive Question
Was Boris Yeltsin considered a successful leader ?
Summary
In 1991 a Coup D’etat takes place. Boris Yeltsin came to the rescue and eventually becomes the leader of the country. Yeltsin later makes the final steps to outlaw the communist party in the Russian Republic.