Anatoly Sobchak

Anatoly Sobchak's greatest accolade is the lasting impact of the Russian Constitution, which he co-authored and which continues to govern the country. He is honored as a founding figure of Russian democracy, with memorials and events in his memory. His mentorship of Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev is a unique legacy, as he shaped the minds of two future presidents. Sobchak's courage during the 1991 coup, when he stood against hard-liners, is also celebrated as a defining moment of his career.