Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'Boris Yeltsin'

Boris Yeltsin was the first democratically elected President of the Russian Federation, serving from 1991 to 1999 after playing a crucial role in the dissolution of the Soviet Union. His presidency was marked by radical economic reforms, constitutional crisis, the First Chechen War, and struggles with alcoholism and health problems. In alternate history scenarios, Yeltsin's decisions during Russia's turbulent transition to democracy and market economy represent critical turning points for post-Soviet development and global geopolitics.

What If Putin Never Came to Power?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Vladimir Putin never ascended to the Russian presidency, potentially altering Russia's political trajectory, international relations, and the global geopolitical landscape of the 21st century.

What If Russia Transitioned to Democracy Successfully?

Exploring the alternate timeline where post-Soviet Russia established a robust democracy in the 1990s, transforming global geopolitics and economic development.

What If The August Coup Succeeded in 1991?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the August Coup against Mikhail Gorbachev succeeded, potentially preserving the Soviet Union and dramatically altering the post-Cold War global order.

What If The Chechen Wars Never Happened?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Russia and Chechnya avoided the brutal conflicts of the 1990s and 2000s, potentially reshaping post-Soviet Russia, the Caucasus region, and global terrorism dynamics.

What If The Chechen Wars Never Occurred?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Russia and Chechnya avoided bloody conflict in the 1990s, potentially reshaping post-Soviet geopolitics, counterterrorism efforts, and Russia's democratic development.

What If The Russian Federation Collapsed in The 1990s?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Russia fractured into multiple independent states following the Soviet collapse, permanently reshaping geopolitics, energy markets, and the global balance of power.