It is especially important to encourage unorthodox thinking when the situation is critical: At such moments every new word and fresh thought is more precious than gold. Indeed, people must not be deprived of the right to think their own thoughts.
Description1st President of Russia and Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR
BornFebruary 1, 1931
DiedApril 23, 2007
CountryRussia
ProfessionEngineer; Politician
AwardsOrder Of Lenin; Order Of The Red Banner Of Labour; Order Of The Red Banner Of Labour; Order Of The Badge Of Honour; Medal "In Commemoration Of The 1000th Anniversary Of Kazan"; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration Of The 100th Anniversary Since The Birth Of Vladimir Il'ich Lenin"; Jubilee Medal "Thirty Years Of Victory In The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"; Jubilee Medal "60 Years Of The Armed Forces Of The USSR"; Olympic Order; Order For Services To The Fatherland 1st Degree
