A woman holds a picture of Russian late president Boris Yeltsin
A woman holds a picture of Russian late president Boris Yeltsin (Getty Images)

Bear Down

June 22, 2007

Looking at the recent history of press freedom in Russia, it's worth considering the changes ushered in by former president Boris Yeltsin. When he died two months ago, Brooke compiled this report on Yeltsin's mixed legacy.

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