Boris Yeltsin — The Wizard of the Kremlin Character Profile

About Boris Yeltsin

The former Soviet leader and first President of Russia during the early 1990s transition. His administration sets the stage for the political maneuvers and media strategies depicted in the story.

Character Facts

Played by

George Sogis

Appears in

The Wizard of the Kremlin (2026)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Boris Yeltsin — Professional Presidential Advisor — Vadim Baranov (Paul Dano)

  Baranov crafts messaging and strategic narratives during the Yeltsin transition era.

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