Valentina Matviyenko

ModernPoliticianRussia1949 — ?

Russian Federation Council speaker.

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Quick Facts

Born

1949

Country

Russia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)33

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score54.0

Valentina Matviyenko — Complete Timeline

1991 AD

Appointed Ambassador to MaltaPolitical Action

Matviyenko was appointed Ambassador of the Soviet Union (later Russia) to Malta in 1991, serving until 1994. This was her first major diplomatic role, representing Russia in a small island nation.

DiplomacyAmbassador

1998 AD

Served as Deputy Prime Minister for Social AffairsPolitical Action

Matviyenko served as Deputy Prime Minister of Russia for Social Affairs from 1998 to 2003 under Prime Ministers Yevgeny Primakov, Sergei Stepashin, and Vladimir Putin. She oversaw social policy, including healthcare and education.

GovernmentSocial Policy

Impact: national

2003 AD

Appointed Governor of Saint PetersburgPolitical Action◆ Major

Matviyenko was appointed Governor of Saint Petersburg in October 2003, serving until 2011. She oversaw the city's development, including infrastructure projects and the preparation for the 300th anniversary of the city.

GovernorshipSaint Petersburg

Impact: regional

2011 AD

Appointed Speaker of the Federation CouncilPolitical Action◆ Major

Valentina Matviyenko was appointed Speaker of the Federation Council, the upper house of the Russian parliament, in September 2011. She became the first woman to hold this position and has since been a key figure in Russian legislative politics.

ParliamentLeadership

Impact: national