which was still in the financial

On the evening of December 31, 1999, few in Russia knew what its first president was going to say in a recorded televised speech. The country, which was still in the financial doldrums because of its debt default, watched as Boris Yeltsin resigned. “We are creating a vital precedent of a civilized and voluntary transfer of presidential power to a newly elected president,” Yeltsin said[1]. And yet, I have taken a different decision: I am leaving before the end of my term.” He added, “In accordance with the Constitution, I have signed a decree giving the powers of president of Russia to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. He will be the head of state for three months, after which presidential elections will be held, also in accordance with the Constitution.” สล็อตเว็บตรง