Ortai vs Valentina Matviyenko

Ortai was appointed Grand Secretary of the Qing Empire under the Yongzheng Emperor. He became a key administrator, known for his efficiency and reformist policies.

Ortai implemented a series of bureaucratic reforms aimed at reducing corruption and improving efficiency in the Qing administration. He introduced stricter performance evaluations for officials and streamlined the tax collection system.

Ortai led a military campaign to suppress rebellions in Yunnan province, successfully pacifying the region and integrating it more firmly into the Qing Empire. The campaign demonstrated his military capabilities alongside his administrative skills.

Ortai fell out of favor with the Qianlong Emperor due to accusations of factionalism and corruption. He was stripped of his titles and died later that year, marking a dramatic end to his career.

Matviyenko was appointed Ambassador of the Soviet Union (later Russia) to Malta in 1991, serving until 1994. This was her first major diplomatic role, representing Russia in a small island nation.

Matviyenko served as Deputy Prime Minister of Russia for Social Affairs from 1998 to 2003 under Prime Ministers Yevgeny Primakov, Sergei Stepashin, and Vladimir Putin. She oversaw social policy, including healthcare and education.

Matviyenko was appointed Governor of Saint Petersburg in October 2003, serving until 2011. She oversaw the city's development, including infrastructure projects and the preparation for the 300th anniversary of the city.

Valentina Matviyenko was appointed Speaker of the Federation Council, the upper house of the Russian parliament, in September 2011. She became the first woman to hold this position and has since been a key figure in Russian legislative politics.