How was Putin able to become President? What had been his job just before? What year was this? How did he protect Yeltsin?

Answer He was appointed one of three first deputy prime ministers and later on that day was appointed acting prime minister of the goverment of the russian. His job was he worked as a KGB foreign intelligence officer for 16 years. he got his job in 1975. im sorry i can't figure out the last question but i hope this helps. <3

Explanation:

he sent troops to protect the students as they entered the school.