About
Sergei Vadimovich Stepashin is a Russian politician who had a brief stint as Prime Minister of Russia in 1999. Following his time as Prime Minister, he was elected to the State Duma. Subsequently, he resigned from the Duma to take on the role of Chairman of the Accounts Chamber of Russia, a position he held from 2000 to 2013. Stepashin has been a significant figure in Russian politics and government.
Career Timeline
Director Federal Security Service
Gains influence in security apparatus.
Minister of Justice
Moves to a key ministerial position.
Appointed Prime Minister
Reaches the peak of his political career, though briefly.
Dismissed as Prime Minister
Removed from the PM role after a short tenure.
Chairman of Accounts Chamber
Oversees government spending for over a decade.
Retires from Accounts Chamber
Leaves government service after long career.
Elder Statesman
Remains an influential figure in Russian politics.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026