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Sergei Shoigu Biography and Timeline

Follow Sergei Shoigu through 7 dated historical records for Russia.

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Sergei Shoigu, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

7Distinct records
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2022–2024Years on this page

2022

Russian Offensive

Minister · Minister of Defense · Moscow · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Oversees Russian military operations during the invasion's opening phase.

Role range: 2022- – 2012-2024

Loss of Moskva

Defense Minister · Minister of Defense of Russia · Moscow · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Faces the loss of the Black Sea Fleet flagship Moskva after Ukrainian missile strikes

Role range: 2022- – 2012-2024

Mariupol Claimed Captured

Minister · Minister of Defense · Moscow · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Reports Mariupol largely captured while Azovstal still resists.

Role range: 2022- – 2012-2024

Olenivka Prison Explosion

Minister · Minister of Defense · Olenivka · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Explosion kills Ukrainian prisoners of war at Olenivka prison.

Role range: 2022- – 2012-2024

2023

Kakhovka Accusations

Defense Minister · Minister of Defense of Russia · Moscow · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Russia denies Ukrainian accusations over the Kakhovka dam destruction.

Role range: 2022- – 2012-2024

2024

Avdiivka Captured

Minister · Minister of Defense · Avdiivka · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Russia claims capture of Avdiivka after Ukrainian withdrawal.

Role range: 2022- – 2012-2024

Security Council Appointment

Defense Minister · Former Defense Minister · Moscow · Warfare / Russia-Ukraine War

Is moved from defense minister to Security Council secretary.

Role range: 2022- – 2012-2024

Records, sources and methodology

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