Vladimir Putin's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is a Russian politician who has dominated Russian politics for over two decades. He served as President of Russia from 2000 to 2008, then as Prime Minister from 2008 to 2012, and has been President again since 2012. A former intelligence officer, Putin is the longest-serving Russian president since the collapse of the Soviet Union. His leadership has been marked by a strong emphasis on national sovereignty and a centralized state.

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

March 2000: Won Presidential Election

In March 2000, endorsed by Yeltsin as his preferred successor, Vladimir Putin capitalized on his law-and-order reputation and rose in popularity, winning the presidential election.

2000: Putin first elected as President of Russia

Since 2000, Vladimir Putin has been nominated and elected as President of Russia all five times, typically under an independent banner.

2001: Putin awarded civilian honors by fifteen countries

Since 2001, Vladimir Putin has been awarded civilian honors by at least fifteen countries.

2005: Repaid Soviet Union's debts

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

2007: Sochi wins bid for the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2014 Winter Paralympics

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: Named Time Person of the Year

In 2007, Vladimir Putin was named Time Person of the Year.

2008: Kazan wins the bid for the 2013 Summer Universiade

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

December 2010: Russia wins the right to host the 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: Ramzan Kadyrov states that Putin saved the Chechen people and Russia

Prior to 2011, Chechen Republic head and Putin supporter, Ramzan Kadyrov, stated that Vladimir Putin saved both the Chechen people and Russia.

August 2012: Joined the World Trade Organization

Russia joined the World Trade Organization in August 2012.

2012: Putin awarded eighth dan of black belt 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: Ranked World's Most Powerful Individual by Forbes

In 2013, Forbes ranked Vladimir Putin the World's Most Powerful Individual.

August 2014: Putin's approval rating reaches 87% amid Russo-Ukrainian war

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

2014: Sochi hosts the Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics

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

2014: Putin rewarded an eighth-degree karate black belt

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

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 of 89%

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 stage during his presidency.