Sergei Ivanov

Some of the key events about Sergei Ivanov

• 1981

  Graduated from Leningrad State University with a degree in English philology
• 1991

  Joined the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation
• 1998

  Appointed Deputy Director of the Federal Security Service (FSB)
• 1999

  Became Secretary of the Security Council of Russia
• 1999

  Accused of involvement in a corruption scandal related to Aeroflot airline
• 2001

  Appointed Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation
• 2005

  Promoted to Deputy Prime Minister while retaining the position of Defense Minister
• 2006

  Criticized for his handling of military reforms as Defense Minister
• 2007

  Appointed First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia
• 2007

  Oversaw controversial military exercises with China that raised concerns among Western nations
• 2008

  Became Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office
• 2008

  Faced criticism for Russia's military response in the conflict with Georgia
• 2009

  Implicated in allegations of misuse of state funds for personal gain
• 2011

  Elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Aircraft Corporation
• 2011

  Accused of suppressing media freedom as Deputy Prime Minister
• 2012

  Linked to alleged human rights violations in Chechnya
• 2014

  Played a role in Russia's annexation of Crimea, leading to international sanctions
• 2016

  Appointed Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation on Environmental Protection, Ecology and Transport
• 2016

  Involved in controversial decisions regarding Russia's military intervention in Syria
• 2018

  Criticized for his role in managing Russia's defense industry amid corruption allegations

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