To Boris Yeltsin, the collapse of the Soviet Union and the transition to a market economy was anything but ordinary. It was a monumental and transformative period in Russian history. The shift from a communist regime to a more democratic and capitalist system brought about significant changes in politics, economics, and society. Yeltsin played a crucial role in this transition, leading Russia through a time of immense challenges and uncertainties. His actions and decisions during this period were far from ordinary, as they shaped the future of Russia and had a profound impact on the global stage.