Yeltsin: A Life

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Colton, Timothy J., 1947–

Yeltsin : a life / Timothy J. Colton.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

eISBN: 978-0-786-73212-8

1. Yeltsin, Boris Nikolayevich, 1931–2007. 2. Presidents—Russia (Federation)—Biography. I. Title.

DK290.3.Y45C65 2008

947.086092—dc22

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