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 from 2000 to 2008, then as Prime Minister from 2008 to 2012, and again as President from 2012 to the present. Before entering politics, Putin was an intelligence officer. His long tenure makes him the longest-serving Russian president since the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

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

March 2000: Winning the presidential election

In March 2000, Vladimir Putin won the presidential election after being endorsed by Yeltsin as his preferred successor.

May 2000: Elected President

In May 2000, Putin was elected to his first term as president.

2001: Putin awarded civilian honors

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

2004: Reelected President

In 2004, Putin was reelected as president of Russia.

2005: Repayment of Soviet Union's Debts

By 2005, Russia, under Putin's administration, had repaid the Soviet Union's debts due to a fund for oil revenue.

June 2007: Putin's Approval Rating Reaches 81%

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: Time Person of the Year

In 2007, Putin was named Time Person of the Year, recognizing his influence and impact on global events.

2011: Kadyrov's statement

Prior to 2011, Chechen Republic head and Putin supporter, 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 the status.

2013: World's Most Powerful Individual

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

August 2014: Putin's Approval Rating Reaches 87%

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

2014: Putin rewarded eighth-degree karate black belt

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

January 2015: Eurasian Union established

The Eurasian Union was established on 1 January 2015.

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 89%

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

2015: Most Influential Person

In 2015, Putin was ranked No. 1 on Time's Most Influential People List, highlighting his global impact and power.

2016: Forbes Ranking

In 2016, Forbes ranked Putin as the World's Most Powerful Individual for that year, highlighting his continued global influence.

2016: Increase in Income

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