On this day in 1991: Latvia declares independence from the Soviet Union
Latvia has formally declared its independence from the Soviet Union, marking a pivotal moment in the Baltic state’s pursuit of ...
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On this day in 1991: Jeltsin’s victory ushers in a new era for Russia
On 12 June 1991, history tilted on its axis as Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin became the first democratically elected president of ...
On this day in 1991: Election of Boris Yeltsin
Boris Yeltsin, born on February 1, 1931, in Butka, Russia, was a pivotal figure in Russian history, serving as the ...
On this day in 1991: Russian politician Boris Yeltsin was sworn into office as the country’s first elected president
Boris Yeltsin, a prominent figure in Russian history, served as the first President of the Russian Federation from 1991 to ...