Presidents of Russia
President of Russia | |
Vladimir PutinThe 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 MedvedevPresident 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 YeltsinThe 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 RutskoyFrom 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. |