When mentioning the former Kremlin leader, many people might speak with a sneering tone, believing it was during his tenure that Russia was plunged into chaos with people struggling to get by, while oligarchs took the opportunity to carve up the national wealth.
Even many criticize him, saying he "sold" the country to The West!
But what many people may not know is that during his tenure, he also did many things beneficial to the country.
For example, he greatly promoted friendly relations between Russia and China, negotiated the resolution of the historical border disputes between the two countries during his tenure, and formalized a strategic partnership between them!
He also vigorously pushed for the establishment of the now-famous "Shanghai Cooperation Organization", which has solidified friendly and neighbourly relations among the member states. Since then, this region has seen no further friction or disputes.