Events Acting President Vladimir Putin visited Boris Yeltsin to wish Russia's first president a happy birthday February 1, 2000 10:30 Gorki-9 Residence With Russia\'s first President Boris Yeltsin. On February 1, 2000, Boris Yeltsin turned 69. Publication status Published in section: News Publication date: February 1, 2000, 10:30 Direct link: en.kremlin.ru/d/37847 Text version