23/08/2010 13:33
Putin writes preface for book about Boris Yeltsin
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wrote a preface for a book about first Russian President Boris Yeltsin from the series “Life of Distinguished Persons.”
The “Ogonyok” magazine published the preface and a chapter from the book, lenta.ru reported.
In the preface, ex-President of Russia Vladimir Putin addressing to the readers says that the first Russian President carried out a huge amount of reforms, and it will take many years to appreciate the real value of his activities.
Putin writes that Yeltsin abandoning the Kremlin upon the decision of resignation told him - who was named his successor - the following significant words: “Protect Russia!.”
“Every President taking up or leaving office is obliged to remember Yeltsin’s words,” Vladimir Putin urges.