Boris Yeltsin
Soviet and Russian politician, 1st President of Russia (1931–2007)
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Videos Mentioning Boris Yeltsin
Oliver Stone: Vladimir Putin and War in Ukraine | Lex Fridman Podcast #286
Lex Fridman
First President of the Russian Federation, whom Putin served. Stone highlights Putin's respect for Yeltsin, despite common ridicule, and Yeltsin's decision to hand power to Putin due to his work ethic and maturity.
Ray Dalio: Money, Power, and the Collapse of Empires | Lex Fridman Podcast #251
Lex Fridman
Former President of Russia who appointed Vladimir Putin to power, described as an alcoholic with problems managing the country.
Michael Malice: Christmas Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #347
Lex Fridman
President of Russia after the Soviet Union's fall, deeply affected by witnessing the abundance in an American supermarket, realizing the extent of Soviet lies.
Jeremi Suri: History of American Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #180
Lex Fridman
Compared to Putin in the context of relinquishing power, suggesting Putin could gain historical greatness by stepping down like Yeltsin.
Dan Carlin: Hardcore History | Lex Fridman Podcast #136
Lex Fridman
Former Russian president who chose to give away power, which Putin saw as a defining act for 21st-century Russia.
Deep State, Hegemony & U.S. Foreign Policy: John Mearsheimer vs. Jeffrey Sachs | All-In Summit
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as someone Jeffrey Sachs advised, indicating his involvement in the early stages of post-Cold War foreign policy discussions.
The Russian War in Ukraine: A Conversation with Garry Kasparov (Episode #275)
Sam Harris
The first President of Russia, who appointed Putin as his successor.
Eugenia Kuyda: Friendship with an AI Companion | Lex Fridman Podcast #121
Lex Fridman
The first President of Russia, whose re-election in 1996 was aided by American experts, but who was viewed as old and alcoholic by the end of his second term.
Stephen Kotkin: Stalin, Putin, and the Nature of Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #63
Lex Fridman
The first President of the Russian Federation, who named Putin as his successor.
Garry Kasparov on "The Portal", Ep. #013 - Avoiding Zugzwang in AI and Politics
Eric Weinstein
First President of the Russian Federation, who shut down the Russian parliament in 1993, which Kasparov believed ruined the balance of power, paving the way for executive dominance.
Fiona Hill: Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump | Lex Fridman Podcast #335
Lex Fridman
First President of the Russian Federation after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, who started the Chechen War and initially wanted to maintain the Soviet Union.