Publisher's Synopsis
Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev is a Russian politician who is serving as Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, headed by Vladimir Putin. He served as prime minister of Russia between 2012 and 2020. From 2008 to 2012, Medvedev served as president of Russia. IndexChapter 1: Dmitry Medvedev1.1 Student years and academic career1.2 Career in St Petersburg1.3 Career in the central government1.4 Presidential candidateChapter 2: 2008 presidential elections2.1 Election victoryChapter 3: Presidency (2008-12)3.1 Personnel appointments3.2 Main external eventsChapter 4: Domestic policy4.1 Police reform4.2 Anti-corruption campaign4.3 Development of the political system4.4 Election reformChapter 5: Foreign policy5.1 Relationship with Putin5.2 2012 presidential electionsChapter 6: Prime Minister6.1 First year6.2 CrimeaChapter 7: Second Term7.1 ResignationChapter 8: Personal lifeChapter 9: Anti-corruption9.1 PublicationsChapter 10: Presidency of Dmitry Medvedev10.1 Personnel appointmentsChapter 11: Inauguration of Dmitry Medvedev11.1 Main part11.2 Speech of Vladimir Putin11.3 The Oath11.4 Speech of Dmitry Medvedev11.5 Final partChapter 12: Tandemocracy12.1 Opinion: Putin is in charge12.2 Opinion: Medvedev and Putin share the powerChapter 13: Russian police reform13.1 Chronology13.2 Main changes and aims of the reform