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| | Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev (born on September 14, 1965, Leningrad, RSFSR) is a Russian statesman and politician, first deputy prime minister of Russian Federation. Along with Andrey Bogdanov, Vladimir Zhirinovsky and Genady Zyuganov, Dmitry Medvedev was candidate during presidential elections of Russia in 2008.
From 14th November, 2005, Medvedev was first deputy prime minister of Russian Government and advisor of national projects. Medvedev is also Chairman of board of directors of JSC "Gazprom" (since June, 2000).
On December 10, 2007, it was announced that the candidature of Dmitry Medvedev for presidential elections in 2008 was supported by parties “United Russia”, “Fair Russia”, “Civilian Power” and “Agrarian Party of Russia” and is also nominated as successor by President of Russia Mr. Vladimir Putin.
From 1990 till 1999, Dmitry Medvedev worked as docent (associate professor) in Saint Peterburg's State University. Simultaneously, in 1990 - 1995s--adviser to Chairman of Leningrad Municipal council of Anatoly Sobchak and also worked as legal expert for the Committee for External Relations of the Saint Peterburg Mayor's Office, i.e immediate subordinate of Vladimir Putin. In Smoln, Medvedev was engaged in developing and official registration of business deals, contracts and various investment projects. At that time, according to some witnesses, many accepted him as secretary of Putin and did not receive him seriously. President of Institute of National Strategy Stanislav Belkovsky describes Medvedev in the following manner:
According to political scientist Alexey Mukhin, Medvedev contributed hugely in bringing down the corruption business, raised against Putin, according to the investigation reports of committee Petrosovet in 1992 and threatening Putin with a loss of place. In 1993, Medvedev spoke as one of founders of company “Fintsell”, which itself founded JSC “Ilim Pulp Enterprise”, one of the giants of Russian timber business. In new company, Medvedev became the legal affairs director. Thus, Medvedev has 50% stake in JSC “Fintsell” and 20% stake in “Ilim Pulp Enterprise”.
In 1998, Medvedev was made member of board of directors of one of the largest enterprises Bratskiy LPK, which owned by the company.
Career in Moscow:
In 1999, he was appointed as deputy chief of staff to Dmitry Kozak in Russian Government.
During 1999 - 2000-- deputy head of the presidential staff of Russian Federation; Medvedev was head of presidential campaign headquarters during the 2000 elections for V.V Putin. Earlier, headquarters belonged to A. Smolensk “Alexander House”, where Center for strategic studies was located under German Greff.
During 2000-2003, Medvedev was made first deputy chief of presidential staff of Russian Federation.
During 2000-2001 -- chair of board of directors of JSC "Gazprom", in 2001-- Deputy Chair of board of directors of JSC "Gazprom" and since June 2002 --chairman of board of directors of JSC "Gazprom".
From October 2003 till November 2005, he served as Chief of presidential staff of Russia.
On 14th November, 2005, Dmitry Medvedev was appointed as deputy prime minister of Russian Federation.
On March 5, 2007, he took part in internet conference on portal Yandex.
On December 10, 2007, Medvedev was proposed as candidate in presidential elections from the “Uniter Russia” party. On the same day, “Fair Russia”, “Agrarian Party of Russian Federation” and “Civilian Power” also supported his candidature.
V.V. Putin also endorsed the candidature of Dmitry Medvedev and he was officially endorsed on December 17, 2007.
On December 20, 2007, while submitting his nominations in Central Election Commission of Russian Federation, Dmitry Medvedev announced that, he would quit the post of chairman of board of directors of JSC “GazProm” if he was elected as President of Russian Federation, in accordance with the legislation.
In November 1999, Medvedev received post of deputy head of governmental body. After retirement of Yeltsin, Medvedev was made deputy head of presidential staff. According to statements of political expert Stanislav Belkovsky, during that time, Alexander Voloshin and Roman Abramovich proposed the candidature of Medvedev. After exit of Voloshin, Medvedev occupied his place. Candidature of Medvedev was upheld as former Yeltsin's order and also the order of Putin. In November, 2005, Medvedev was appointed as first deputy prime minister of Russian Federation. |
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Russia voted for its next president. Exit polls showed the Putin's successor, Dmitry Medvedev, as an absolute leader and undisputed next Russian president, who will win with up to 70% of the votes. By Russian constitution Putin could not serve more than two consecutive terms, so on December 10, 2007, Putin announced Medvedev as his successor. The plan is that Putin will serve as a Russian prime minister this term, and will come back to presidency next (year 2012) elections, when Medvedev will not run in order to clear way for Putin again. Translated from Russian, "Medvedev" means "son of a bear".
