Then why did he ask Putin to pardon his family? If you know that you are a sinner, you should leave yourself a way out.
Although the solution of the Soviet Union's problems is not directly related to Yeltsin, it has a great responsibility to him. You know, it was precisely because Yeltsin was the president of Russia that the Soviet Union fell apart under his leadership. This is Yeltsin's greatest crime and his greatest fear. He knows the truth that the tree is gone, so it is natural to leave a way out for himself.
2. His existence led to the retrogression of Soviet/Russian economy for many years. Before Yeltsin came to power, the Soviet Union at least survived, although it was a little weak externally. However, after he took office, he began to implement various western policies to save the economy, but he was seriously acclimatized. Shock therapy, in particular, halved the Russian economy in just a few years. What is this concept? Once able to wrestle with the United States, now it can only be left far behind by the United States.
At the same time, under his rule, inflation in Russia was very serious and the people were in dire straits. A prominent example is that although the living standard was low in the late Soviet Union, people still had jobs at least. Although I can't afford expensive food, I can at least eat. But after Yeltsin came to power, unemployed and street children can be seen everywhere! At the same time, the independence of Chechnya and other countries has also led to various problems at home and abroad. Political failure and economic tragedy, it is inevitable that he will settle accounts after autumn if he continues like this.
3. Self-enrichment and wealth. Yeltsin was not a noble family before he was born, but an ordinary citizen. However, since Yeltsin took office, his family has controlled many industries, including monopoly industries such as nonferrous metals, energy and automobiles. You know, the Yeltsin family is still one of the richest families in Russia, and his daughter and son-in-law control more than $50 billion in wealth. What is this concept? Ranked first for many years in a row. With so much power, think about all kinds of oligarchs after Putin came to power. Fortunately, he was smart and prepared in advance.
4. There are many political enemies, so leave a way out.
Yeltsin's method is unusual. He stepped onto the peak of political power step by step by relying on his shrewd operation and means. Where there is power, there will be disputes, and it is very likely to be liquidated after really stepping down. What's more, how many people Yeltsin offended at the beginning can be said to have stepped on the stage with blood. When he steps down, many people will settle accounts after the fall, leaving a little way out.
5. Bet the wrong treasure in diplomacy, and attract countless hatred. He bet the wrong money on diplomacy, and this country is the United States. You know, during the Soviet period, the Soviet Union and the United States could be the first enemies. However, Yeltsin kept good relations with the United States in his later years, hoping to get help from the United States. This is true, but the key policy of the United States is seriously unacceptable to Russia! In addition, he hoped that the United States would help the revival, but in fact the United States was indifferent. After all, people are realistic and the country is realistic. The United States will not sincerely help Russia, and at the same time, because Russia imitated the four elephants, Russia completely failed this time!
Therefore, after knowing that he had made many unforgivable mistakes, he gave up his power in advance and reached a gentleman's agreement with Putin, asking him to pardon his family!