Alexei Navalny's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Alexei Navalny.

Alexei Navalny was a prominent Russian opposition leader and anti-corruption activist. He founded the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) in 2011, dedicated to investigating and exposing corruption within the Russian government. Navalny gained international recognition for his activism, including being recognized as a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International and receiving the Sakharov Prize. However, he also faced multiple criminal charges and imprisonment, widely considered politically motivated. He was a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin and a significant figure in Russian politics despite facing constant pressure and legal challenges.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2009: Navalny named Person of the Year 2009

In 2009, Navalny was named Person of the Year by Russian business newspaper Vedomosti and by stock exchange observer Stock in Focus.

April 2010: Navalny awarded Finance magazine prize

On April 22, 2010, Navalny was awarded the Finance magazine prize for protecting the rights of minority shareholders.

October 2010: Navalny Wins Online Poll for Mayor of Moscow

In October 2010, Navalny won an online poll for the mayor of Moscow, conducted by Kommersant and Gazeta.Ru, receiving approximately 45% of the votes.

2010: Yale World Fellows program

In 2010, Alexei Navalny received a scholarship to the Yale World Fellows program at Yale University to study political science and world affairs.

2011: Navalny named to FP Top 100 Global Thinkers

In 2011, Foreign Policy magazine named Navalny to the FP Top 100 Global Thinkers, along with Daniel Domscheit-Berg and Sami Ben Gharbia, for shaping the new world of government transparency.

2012: Navalny listed by Time magazine as one of world's 100 most influential people

In 2012, Foreign Policy magazine picked Navalny again as one of the FP Top 100 Global Thinkers. He was also listed by Time magazine as one of the world's 100 most influential people, the only Russian on the list.

2012: Navalny Included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people

In 2012, Navalny was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people.

November 2013: Navalny Elected Leader of People's Alliance Party

On 17 November 2013, Navalny was elected as the leader of the People's Alliance party.

2013: Navalny ranked No. 48 among world thinkers in Prospect poll

In 2013, Navalny came in at No. 48 among world thinkers in an online poll by the UK magazine Prospect.

February 2014: Navalny's Party Renamed to Progress Party and Registered

On 8 February 2014, Navalny's party changed its name to "Progress Party". On 25 February 2014, the party was registered and had six months to register regional branches.

2015: Alexei and Oleg Navalny chosen to receive the Prize of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience 2015

In 2015, Alexei and Oleg Navalny were chosen to receive the Prize of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience 2015 in recognition of their courage, struggle, and sacrifices for upholding democratic values in Russia. The Platform expressed respect and support for Oleg Navalny, considered a political prisoner, and for Alexei Navalny's efforts to expose corruption.

February 2016: European Court of Human Rights ruled that Russia had violated Navalny's right

On February 23, 2016, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Russia had violated Alexei Navalny's right to a fair trial, and ordered the government to pay him 56,000 euros in legal costs and damages.

June 2017: Navalny included in Time's list of World's 25 Most Influential People on the Internet

In June 2017, Navalny was included in Time's list of the World's 25 Most Influential People on the Internet.

October 2017: European Court of Human Rights ruled Navalny's conviction was unfair

In October 2017, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that Alexei Navalny's conviction for fraud and money laundering was based on an unforeseeable application of criminal law and that the proceedings were arbitrary and unfair, violating articles 6 and 7 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

December 2017: Navalny named Politician of the Year 2017 by Vedomosti

In December 2017, Navalny was named Politician of the Year 2017 by Vedomosti.

2017: European Court of Human Rights ruled Navalny was unfairly convicted

In 2017, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Navalny was unfairly convicted. This ruling was brought up following his detention in January 2021.

November 2018: Grand Chamber upheld ECHR decision on Navalny's conviction

In November 2018, the Grand Chamber upheld the European Court of Human Rights' decision regarding Alexei Navalny's conviction. This re-affirmed the initial ruling that the conviction was based on an unforeseeable application of criminal law, marking a significant challenge to the Russian legal system.

2019: Navalny named Politician of the Year 2019 by readers of Vedomosti

In 2019, Navalny was named Politician of the Year 2019 by readers of Vedomosti.

February 2021: Navalny awarded Boris Nemtsov Prize for Courage

Following his imprisonment in February 2021, the Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom awarded Navalny with the Boris Nemtsov Prize for Courage. A scenic viewpoint of Alexei Navalny was also set in Prague.

February 2021: Amnesty International Briefly Revokes Navalny's 'Prisoner of Conscience' Designation

In February 2021, Amnesty International briefly revoked Alexei Navalny's designation as a prisoner of conscience after receiving complaints about xenophobic comments he had made in the past. However, Amnesty reversed this decision in May of the same year, reaffirming the designation and emphasizing the need for Navalny's rights to be recognized.

June 2021: Navalny's daughter accepts Moral Courage Award on his behalf

On June 8, 2021, Navalny's daughter accepted the Moral Courage Award at the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy on behalf of her father, who dedicated the prize to political prisoners.

September 2021: Navalny awarded Knight of Freedom Award

In September 2021, Navalny was awarded the Knight of Freedom Award by the Casimir Pulaski Foundation.

September 2021: Navalny included in Time's list of 100 most influential people

In September 2021, Navalny was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people.

October 2021: Navalny receives Sakharov Prize

In October 2021, Navalny received the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's annual human rights prize, in recognition of his fight against corruption within Vladimir Putin's regime.

2021: Navalny recognized as political prisoner

In 2021, Human Rights Centre Memorial recognized Alexei Navalny as a political prisoner. PACE also considered Navalny a political prisoner.

2021: Navalny nominated for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

In 2021, Navalny was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by multiple Norwegian members of parliament. An Internet petition supporting his candidacy garnered over 38,000 signatures.

2022: Navalny awarded U.S. Prize For Civil Courage

In 2022, Navalny was awarded the U.S. Prize For Civil Courage.

2023: Documentary film Navalny wins Best Documentary at BAFTA and Academy Awards

In 2023, the documentary film Navalny, directed by Daniel Roher, won Best Documentary at the 76th British Academy Film Awards and Best Documentary Feature at the 95th Academy Awards.

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