Question

how did boris yeltsin become the president of russia? he overthrew gorbachev in a coup détat. he was appointed by the communist party. he was a military leader who took control. he won the countrys first open election.

Explanation:

Boris Yeltsin became the president of Russia by winning the country's first open - election in June 1991. He was not involved in overthrowing Gorbachev in a coup d'état, was not appointed by the Communist Party, and was not a military leader who took control.

Answer:

He won the country's first open election.