Other 20 years ago today (12th June 1991): Boris Yeltsin became the first directly elected President of Russia. (Inaugurated 10th July) Posted by Russel Tarr on June 12, 2011May 28, 2011 20 years ago today (12th June 1991): Boris Yeltsin became the first directly elected President of Russia. (Inaugurated 10th July) Share this:Share this:LinkedInFacebookPinterest