Russian Federation: The official name for Russia after the breakup of Soviet Union, which Boris Yeltsin led as president.
Shock Therapy Economics: An economic policy that Boris Yeltsin implemented, which involved sudden release of price and currency controls, withdrawal of state subsidies, and immediate trade liberalization within a country.
Chechen War: A conflict between Russian Federation and Chechen Republic Ichkeria; fought during presidency of Boris Yeltsin.