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 who has dominated Russian politics for over two decades. He served as President of Russia from 2000-2008 and again from 2012 to the present. He was also Prime Minister from 1999-2000 and 2008-2012. A former intelligence officer, Putin is often considered the de facto leader of Russia since 2000, wielding significant influence over the country's domestic and foreign policy.

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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, Putin, endorsed by Yeltsin as his preferred successor, capitalized on his law-and-order reputation and won the presidential election.

2000: Putin elected President

In 2000, Vladimir Putin was elected as President of Russia.

2001: Civilian Honors Awarded

Since 2001, at least fifteen countries have awarded Vladimir Putin civilian honors.

2005: Repayment of Soviet Union Debts

By 2005, a fund for oil revenue allowed Russia to repay the Soviet Union's debts.

2007: Putin leads successful effort for Sochi to host 2014 Winter Olympics

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

2007: Putin named Time Person of the Year

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

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 the 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, marking the first time Russia would host these events.

2011: Ramzan Kadyrov statement about Putin

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

2012: Awarded Eighth Dan in Judo

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

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

Forbes ranked him the World's Most Powerful Individual every year from 2013 to 2016.

August 2014: Putin's approval rating reaches 87%

In a context of increased diplomatic isolation and international sanctions on Russian officials prompted by the Russo-Ukrainian war, Putin's approval rating reached 87% in August 2014.

2014: Awarded Eighth-Degree Karate Black Belt

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

2014: Sochi hosts 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics

In 2014, Sochi hosted the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

June 2015: Putin's approval rating climbs to 89%

In June 2015, Putin's approval rating climbed to 89%, an all-time high.

2015: Putin tops Time's Most Influential People List

In 2015, he was No. 1 on the Time's Most Influential People List.

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

Forbes ranked him the World's Most Powerful Individual every year from 2013 to 2016.

2016: Increase in Income

Fueled by the 2000s commodities boom including record-high oil prices, under the Putin administration from 2000 to 2016, an increase in income in USD terms was 4.5 times.

2016: Praise from World Jewish Congress President

In 2016, Ronald S. Lauder, the president of the World Jewish Congress, praised Vladimir Putin for making Russia "a country where Jews are welcome".

2017: Russia hosts FIFA Confederations Cup

In 2017, Russia hosted the FIFA Confederations Cup.

2018: Forbes ranks Putin the second most powerful individual

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

2018: Russia hosts FIFA World Cup

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

2022: Honorary Doctorates Revoked

After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, some honorary doctorates and awards previously given to Putin were revoked.

2024: Putin wins presidential election with 88% of vote

In the 2024 Russian presidential election, Putin achieved 88% of the popular vote, with reports of irregularities including ballot stuffing and coercion.