Dmitry Medvedev assumed the position of President of Russia.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

THE KREMLIN, MOSCOW.

The Russian Federation's presidential elections were held on March 2, 2008. 74 746 649 voters participated in the elections. Dmitry Medvedev received 52 530 712 votes, a figure that represents 70.28 per cent or more than half of the votes cast.

In keeping with tradition, the ceremony for swearing in the new President of Russia took place in the Grand Kremlin Palace.

Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev

biography

Born September 14, 1965, in Leningrad.

Graduated from the law faculty of Leningrad State University in 1987 and completed his post-graduate studies at Leningrad State University in 1990. Holds a PhD in law and the title of associate professor.

1990-1999: Lectured at St Petersburg State University.

At the same time, between 1990-1995, was an adviser to the Chairman of the Leningrad City Council and an expert consultant to the St Petersburg City Hall’s Committee for External Affairs.

1999: Deputy Government Chief of Staff.

1999-2000: Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office.

2000-2003: First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office.

2000-2001: Chairman of the Board of Directors of OAO Gazprom, in 2001 – Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of OAO Gazprom, from June 2002 – Chairman of the Board of Directors of OAO Gazprom.

October 2003-November 2005: Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office.

In November 2005, appointed First Deputy Prime Minister.

March 2, 2008: Elected President of the Russian Federation.

Married to Svetlana Vladimirovna Medvedeva. The Medvedevs have a son, Ilya.

The Kremlin, Moscow