The following list shows all historical leaders of Russia starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.
In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.
Russia
President
Since May 7th, 2012
Russia
President
May 7th, 2008 to May 7th, 2012
Russia
President
May 7th, 2000 to May 7th, 2008
Russia
Interim President
Dec 31st, 1999 to May 7th, 2000
Russia
President
Jul 10th, 1991 to Dec 31st, 1999
The Soviet Union
Acting General Secretary / President
Aug 24th, 1991 to Aug 29th, 1991
The Soviet Union
General Secretary
Mar 10th, 1985 to Aug 24th, 1991
The Soviet Union
General Secretary
Feb 9th, 1984 to Mar 10th, 1985
The Soviet Union
General Secretary
Nov 10th, 1982 to Feb 9th, 1984
The Soviet Union
General Secretary
Oct 14th, 1964 to Nov 10th, 1982
The Soviet Union
First Secretary
Sep 7th, 1953 to Oct 14th, 1964
The Soviet Union
Chairman of the Council of Ministers
Mar 5th, 1953 to Sep 7th, 1953
The Soviet Union
General Secretary
Jan 21st, 1924 to Mar 5th, 1953
The Soviet Union
Chairman of Sovnarkom
Dec 30th, 1922 to Jan 21st, 1924
