173 Quotes by Boris Yeltsin

to show common sense and restraint and not to allow further escalation of the conflict.

Various rumors have been in circulation in the mass media concerning my trip to Switzerland at a time when we have problems here in Russia which need to be solved. Even if I go on holiday, to have some rest, I will stay on Russian territory.

What can I say? The year was difficult for this country, for many of you, and for me, too. But New Year's Eve is always about new hopes, new dreams, new plans,

We should find a compromise which would suit everyone,

Viktor (Chernomyrdin's) main advantages are decency, honesty, and thoroughness. I think these qualities will be the decisive argument in the presidential election,

We have extreme measures in reserve...but we have decided not to use them. We are above that. On the moral level we are superior to the Americans.

You can build a throne with bayonets, but you can’t sit on it for long.

We don’t appreciate what we have until it’s gone. Freedom is like that. It’s like air. When you have it, you don’t notice it.

We, Russia, are prepared to work with others. I am convinced that stability and security in Europe cannot be considered without taking Russia into account.