Vladimir Putin's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Vladimir Putin.

Vladimir Putin is a Russian politician, the current President of Russia (since 2012), and previously held the office from 2000 to 2008. He also served as Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000 and 2008-2012) and is considered the de facto leader of Russia since 1999/2000. Putin's leadership has significantly shaped Russia's domestic and foreign policy over the past two decades.

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

1997: Received Degree in Economics

In 1997, Vladimir Putin received a degree in economics at the Saint Petersburg Mining University.

2001: Vladimir Putin Receives Civilian Honors

Since 2001, Vladimir Putin has received civilian honors from at least fifteen countries.

2005: Repayment of Soviet Union's Debts

A fund for oil revenue allowed Russia to repay the Soviet Union's debts by 2005.

June 2007: Putin's High Approval Rating

In a June 2007 public opinion survey, Putin's approval rating was 81%, the second-highest of any leader in the world that year.

2007: Sochi wins bid for 2014 Winter Olympics

In 2007, Putin led a successful effort on behalf of Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2014 Winter Paralympics, the first Winter Olympic Games to ever be hosted by Russia.

2007: Time Person of the Year

In 2007, Putin was named Time Person of the Year, acknowledging his influence on global affairs.

2008: Kazan wins bid for 2013 Summer Universiade

In 2008, the city of Kazan won the bid for the 2013 Summer Universiade.

December 2010: Russia wins right to host 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup

On December 2, 2010, Russia won the right to host the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup, also for the first time in Russian history.

2011: Kadyrov States Putin Saved Chechen People and Russia

Prior to 2011, Ramzan Kadyrov stated that Putin saved both the Chechen people and Russia, expressing support for Putin's leadership.

2012: Awarded Eighth Dan in Judo

In 2012, Vladimir Putin was awarded the eighth dan of the black belt in judo, becoming the first Russian to achieve this status.

2013: Forbes' World's Most Powerful Individual

In 2013, Forbes ranked Putin as the World's Most Powerful Individual, recognizing his global influence.

August 2014: Putin's Approval Rating Reaches 87%

In August 2014, amid increased diplomatic isolation and international sanctions on Russian officials due to the Russo-Ukrainian war, Putin's approval rating reached 87%.

2014: Sochi Winter Olympics

In 2014, Sochi hosted the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the first time Russia hosted the Winter Olympic Games.

2014: Rewarded Eighth-Degree Karate Black Belt

In 2014, Vladimir Putin was rewarded an eighth-degree black belt in karate.

January 2015: Eurasian Union Established

On January 1, 2015, the Eurasian Union was established, following agreements endorsed by Putin and others.

February 2015: Putin Ranked World's Most Popular Politician

In February 2015, based on domestic polling, Putin was ranked the world's most popular politician.

June 2015: Putin's Approval Rating Climbs to All-Time High

In June 2015, Putin's approval rating climbed to 89%, an all-time high. Observers attributed this to improvements in living standards and Russia's reassertion on the world scene.

2015: Time's Most Influential People List

In 2015, Putin was ranked No. 1 on Time's Most Influential People List.

2016: Forbes' World's Most Powerful Individual

In 2016, Forbes ranked Putin as the World's Most Powerful Individual, marking his continued global influence.

2017: Putin's Approval Rating in Vietnam

In 2017, Putin was highly popular in some non-Western countries, such as Vietnam, where his approval rating was 89%.

2017: Russia hosts FIFA Confederations Cup

In 2017, Russia hosted the FIFA Confederations Cup for the first time in its history.

2018: Forbes' Second Most Powerful Individual

In 2018, Forbes ranked Putin as the second most powerful individual in the world.

2018: Russia hosts FIFA World Cup

In 2018, Russia hosted the FIFA World Cup for the first time in its history.

May 2021: Putin's Potential Vote Share in Moscow and Elsewhere

In May 2021, 33% indicated Putin in response to "who would you vote for this weekend?" among Moscow respondents and 40% outside Moscow.

October 2021: Survey Finds 53% Trust Putin

A survey released in October 2021 found 53% of respondents saying they trusted Putin.

2022: Honorary Doctorates Revoked in Response to Invasion of Ukraine

In 2022, some of the honorary doctorates and awards that Vladimir Putin had received from organizations across the world were revoked in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

June 2023: Levada Poll Shows 42% Would Vote for Putin

A poll by the independent organization Levada, which was conducted on 22–28 June 2023, showed that 42% of respondents would vote for Putin in the 2024 presidential election.

November 2023: VCIOM Poll Shows 37.3% Would Vote for Putin

A public opinion poll by the state-owned institution VCIOM, which was conducted in November 2023, found that 37.3% of respondents would vote for Putin.