1.  What were the most significant aspects of Boris Yeltsin's presidency?

2.  How do many ordinary Russians regard Mr. Yeltsin's presidency?

3.  What was the focus of tributes to Yeltsin from world leaders?

4.  What policies did Boris Yeltsin implement in the first years of his presidency?

5.  a) Define divisive.
b) What was President Yeltsin's most divisive policy?  Why?

6.  To gain a better understanding of Boris Yeltsin and his presidency of Russia, see the following:

• Commentaries on President Boris Yeltsin here and here -
  these are good --be sure to read them!
  
• Photos of President Yeltsin from the Washington Times here
• A Telegraph article "Personal Memories of an Extraordinary Man" here