Presidents of Russia

 

President of Russia

Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin

The current President of the Russian Federation and the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation since May 7, 2012.

Previously, he served as President from May 7, 2000 to May 7, 2008, also in 1999-2000 and 2008-2012, he served as Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation.

 

Previous presidents of Russia

Dmitry Medvedev

Dmitry Medvedev

President of the Russian Federation from May 7, 2008 to May 7, 2012.

Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation from May 8, 2012 to January 15, 2020.

Boris Yeltsin

Boris Yeltsin

The first president of the Russian Federation (1991-1999).

In November 1991 - June 1992, he simultaneously headed the government.

From March to May 1992, he served as the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation.

 

Vice President of Russia

Alexander Rutskoy

Alexander Rutskoy

From July 10, 1991 to December 25, 1993 - Vice President of the Russian Federation. The first and only person in the history of Russia to hold this post.

From September 22 to October 4, 1993 - Acting President of the Russian Federation.