Is Vladislav Ardzinba A-List?
NoD
No — Vladislav Ardzinba is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Ranking Timeline
1992C$0.01M
Leads Abkhaz Independence
Leads Abkhazia's fight for independence from Georgia.
1994B▲$0.05M+$0.04M
De Facto President
Becomes de facto President of Abkhazia, governing the region.
1995C▼$0.1M+$0.05M
Accusations of Ethnic Cleansing
His government is implicated in the ethnic cleansing of Georgian civilians.
2005C$0.2M+$0.1M
End of Presidency
Steps down as President, influence diminishes.
2010D▼$1M+$0.8M
Death in Moscow
Dies in Moscow, legacy marked by controversy.
2026D$1M
Controversial Legacy
Remembered for his role in Abkhazia's independence, but also for accusations of human rights abuses.
Last updated: February 23, 2026