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 and former intelligence officer. He has served as President of Russia since 2012, and previously from 2000 to 2008. He was also Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. Often described as the de facto leader of Russia since 2000, Putin's long tenure has significantly shaped the country's political landscape and international relations.

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

2001: Putin awarded with civilian honors

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

2007: Putin Leads Successful Effort for Sochi 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: Named Time Person of the Year

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

2008: Kazan Wins Bid for 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 2 December 2010, Russia won the right to host the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup, for the first time in Russian history.

2011: Ramzan Kadyrov's statement about Putin saving the Chechen people and Russia

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

2012: Putin awarded eighth dan of black belt

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

2013: Forbes ranked Putin the World's Most Powerful Individual

Forbes ranked Putin the World's Most Powerful Individual in 2013.

2014: Sochi Hosts Winter Olympics and Paralympics

In 2014, Sochi hosted the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the first time Russia hosted the Winter Olympic Games, after Putin's successful effort in 2007.

2014: Putin rewarded eighth-degree karate black belt

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

2015: Named No. 1 on Time's Most Influential People List

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

2016: Forbes ranked Putin the World's Most Powerful Individual

Forbes ranked Putin the World's Most Powerful Individual in 2016.

2017: Russia to Host 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup

In 2017, Russia hosted the FIFA Confederations Cup, having won the right to host it in December 2010.

2018: Forbes ranked Putin the second most powerful individual

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

2018: Russia to Host 2018 FIFA World Cup

In 2018, Russia hosted the FIFA World Cup, having won the right to host it in December 2010.

2022: Revocation of some of Putin's honorary awards

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