Is Sergei Stepashin A-List?
No — Sergei Stepashin is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1999
Appointed Prime Minister
Lost A-list status in 1999
Dropped to B tier — Dismissed as Prime Minister
Ranking 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.
Last updated: February 25, 2026