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. As the founder of the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) in 2011, he investigated and exposed alleged corruption within the Russian government. Navalny faced multiple arrests and imprisonments throughout his career, which were widely viewed as politically motivated. Amnesty International recognized him as a prisoner of conscience, and he received the Sakharov Prize for his human rights advocacy. He was a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin and a key figure in Russian opposition movements, advocating for democratic reforms and increased government transparency. He died in prison in February 2024.

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

April 2010: Navalny Awarded Finance Magazine Prize

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

October 2010: Winner of Online Moscow Mayoral Poll

In October 2010, Alexei Navalny won an online poll for the mayor of Moscow, conducted by Kommersant and Gazeta.Ru, receiving about 45% of the 67,000 votes cast.

2010: Scholarship to Yale World Fellows Program

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

2011: Navalny named FP Top 100 Global Thinker

In 2011, Foreign Policy magazine named Navalny one of the FP Top 100 Global Thinkers for shaping government transparency.

2012: Navalny Listed in Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2012, Navalny was listed by Time magazine as one of the world's 100 most influential people, making him the only Russian on the list.

November 2013: Navalny elected as party leader

In November 2013, specifically on November 17th, Alexei Navalny was elected as the leader of the party.

2013: Navalny Ranks Among Top "World Thinkers"

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

February 2014: Party renamed "Progress Party" and registered

In February 2014, specifically on February 8th, Navalny's party changed its name to "Progress Party". On February 25th, the party was registered, requiring it to register regional branches within six months.

2015: Alexei and Oleg Navalny Receive "Prize of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience 2015"

In 2015, Alexei and Oleg Navalny were awarded 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.

February 2016: ECHR Ruling on Fair Trial Violation

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 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: ECHR Ruling on Fraud and Money Laundering Conviction

On October 17, 2017, the European Court of Human Rights 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".

December 2017: Navalny Named "Politician of the Year 2017" by Vedomosti

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

November 2018: Grand Chamber Upholds ECHR Decision

On November 15, 2018, the Grand Chamber upheld the decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding Alexei Navalny's conviction.

2019: Navalny Named "Politician of the Year 2019"

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

February 2021: Navalny Awarded Boris Nemtsov Prize for Courage

Following Navalny's imprisonment in February 2021, the Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom awarded Navalny the Boris Nemtsov Prize for Courage.

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, dedicating it to political prisoners.

September 2021: Navalny Awarded Knight of Freedom Award

In September 2021, Alexei 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, Alexei Navalny was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people, marking his second appearance on the list, having previously been included in 2012.

October 2021: Navalny Receives Sakharov Prize

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

2021: Navalny Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

In 2021, Alexei Navalny was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by multiple Norwegian members of parliament.

July 2022: Navalny Announces Relaunch of Anti-Corruption Foundation as International Organization

On July 11, 2022, Navalny announced the relaunch of his Anti-Corruption Foundation as an international organization. Navalny also stated that the first contribution to Anti-Corruption Foundation International would be the Sakharov Prize ($50,000) that was awarded to him.

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

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

2023: Navalny Documentary Wins Best Documentary Awards

In 2023, the documentary film about Alexei Navalny, titled "Navalny" and 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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