Vladimir Polyakov is a Professor Emeritus at the North Caucasus Federal University as well as a member of the Board of trustees of Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radio electronics.
in 2004 by a decree of the President of Russia Vladimir Polyakov was awarded with the Order of Honor for his contribution to the social and economic development of Stavropol Region.
In 2006 he was awarded with "Hero of Labor of Stavropol Region" for innovations and achievements in development of industrial manufacturing.
For personal contribution to the revival of orthodox churches he was honored with three medal by the Russian Orthodox Church: the Medal of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow, the Medal of St. Sergius of Radonezh and the Medal of St. Seraphim of Sarov.