A mentor to Milosevic and his close friend for many years, Stambolic became Serbian president in January 1986 and remained in the post until December 1987, when his protege staged a political coup and replaced him.
Stambolić, Miloševićev mentor i dugogodišnji bliski prijatelj, je postao predsednik Srbije u januaru 1986. godine i ostao na položaju do decembra 1987. kada je njegov stićenik organizovao politički prevrat i zamenio ga na mestu predsednika.