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Special Report: Russia presidential election 2008

Profile: Russia's new President Dmitry Medvedev

Backgrounder: Putin's eight years in presidency

The inauguration oath of Russia's President

·Russia's new president Dmitry Medvedev was sworn in on Wednesday, succeeding Putin.
·Putin appreciated Russians for their support rendered to him during his 8 years in office.
·Medvedev promised to promote civil and economic freedom of Russia.

    MOSCOW, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Russia's new president Dmitry Medvedev was sworn in on Wednesday, succeeding Vladimir Putin two months after he swept the country's presidential election.

    The inauguration ceremony was held at the St. Andrew Hall of the Great Kremlin Palace in central Moscow at noon and attended by senior officials as well as foreign guests.

Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as a new Russian President in Moscow's Kremlin throne room, to replace his long-time mentor, the powerful Vladimir Putin, May 7, 2008. Medvedev was sworn in as president in a solemn ceremony in the Kremlin's throne room on Wednesday, ushering in an unprecedented period of dual rule with his predecessor Vladimir Putin, who becomes prime minister.(Xinhua/AFP Photo)
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    As broadcasted live on state television, Putin arrived first and strode across one of the Kremlin's squares alone. He bid brief farewell to the presidential regiment and entered the palace.

    Medvedev, who came next, was shown making a long and solemn walk through two sprawling reception halls before entering the St. Andrew Hall.

    Making speech first on the inauguration, Putin thanked Russians for their support during his eight years in office, saying he "has not violated his promise" made when he took office eight years ago.

    He asked Russians to support Medvedev and continue the path for the country's development.

    "We should support him," Putin told a gathering of more than 2,000 lawmakers, government officials and foreign diplomats.

    "Now, it is very important to altogether continue the already chosen course of the country's development, guided by the citizens' interests, which has already justified itself," he said.

    Taking the oath of office, Medvedev pledged to "respect and protect the rights and liberties of every citizen," observe the Russian constitution and serve the people "faithfully."

    In his speech after taking the oath, he promised to promote civil and economic freedom and bring the country to the best countries' club.

    "I consider it my primary task the protection and further development of civil and economic freedoms and the creation of new great opportunities for people's self-fulfillment," he said.

    "During the past eight years, we have set up strong foundations for long-term development, for decades of free and stable development," he said.

    "The unique chance is something we must use to maximum, so that Russia would become one of the best countries in the world... This is our strategy and guidelines for years to come," he said.

    Medvedev also pledged to promote the rule of law, eliminate corruption, improve people's living standards and stimulate private investment, as well as industrial and agricultural growth.

    In honor of the inauguration, a 30-gun salute was fired. The presidential regiment was presented to Medvedev and Putin on the Cathedral Square in front of the Great Kremlin Palace. The inauguration ceremony lasted less than half an hour.

    Medvedev, a former law professor and first deputy prime minister, swept the March 2 elections thanks to Putin's endorsement. He has pledged to continue the policies set by his predecessor Putin.

    Russia's Viktor Zubkov-led cabinet rendered its resignation soon after Medvedev took office. Zubkov signed the order in compliance with the Russian Constitution and relevant laws, said the Cabinet's press-service.

    About two hours after becoming president, Medvedev nominated Putin to be prime minister. The State Duma Speaker Boris Gryzlov said that the lower house of the parliament would hold an irregular meeting on Thursday to approve Putin's nomination.

    In accordance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation, Medvedev has instructed the Russian government to continue to act until the formation of a new cabinet.

Dmitry Medvedev enters the hall to be sworn in as the new Russian president in Moscow's Kremlin throne room May 7, 2008. Medvedev was sworn in as president in a solemn ceremony in the Kremlin's throne room on Wednesday, ushering in an unprecedented period of dual rule with his predecessor Vladimir Putin, who becomes prime minister.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
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Medvedev nominates Putin as prime minister

    MOSCOW, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Russia's new president Dmitry Medvedev submitted his predecessor Vladimir Putin's nomination as prime minister to the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, the Kremlin press service said on Wednesday.

    Putin's nomination is expected to be approved by the State Duma at an extraordinary plenary session of the house that will begin at noon on Thursday. 

Medvedev vows to promote civil, economic freedom

    MOSCOW, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Russia's new President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday that he will promote the civil and economic freedom of Russia.

    He made the remarks at his inauguration ceremony at the Kremlin.  

Medvedev says to boost economy, investment

    MOSCOW, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Russia's new President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday that he will improve the citizen's living standard, infrastructure, boost innovation as well as stimulate private investment and the development of industry and agriculture.

    He made the remarks after swearing in as president at his inauguration ceremony at the Kremlin.

Russia's cabinet resigns

    MOSCOW, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Russia's Viktor Zubkov-led cabinet has tendered its resignation, as Russia's new president Dmitry Medvedev took office on Wednesday, Itar-Tass reported.

    Zubkov signed the order in compliance with the Russian Constitution and relevant laws, said the Cabinet's press-service.

Russia's president-to-be Medvedev receives credentials

    MOSCOW, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Russia's president-elect Dmitry Medvedev received his credentials from the country's election watchdog on the eve of his inauguration, the Kremlin said Tuesday.

    Vladimir Churov, the chairman of the Central Election Commission, handed Medvedev the documents during a work meeting in Moscow, Interfax news agency reported.

Russian president-elect Medvedev will not join ruling party

Russian President Vladimir Putin (2nd L), President-elect Dmitry Medvedev (2nd R) and United Russia party leader Boris Gryzlov (L) arrive to attend the congress of the ruling United Russia party in Moscow, April 15, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
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    MOSCOW, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Russian President-elect Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday refused to join the United Russia party, which holds two-thirds majority in parliament.

    "United Russia is of course a party of like-minded people and a party close to me ideologically. But my direct participation would be premature," Medvedev, who will succeed outgoing President Vladimir Putin, told the party's congress in Moscow.

Medvedev: Russia prepared to enter WTO in 2008

    MOSCOW, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Russia is ready to enter the World Trade Organization (WTO) this year, President-elect Dmitry Medvedev said here Tuesday.

    "We are really ready to join the WTO, we are quite capable of completing this process within this year," Medvedev was quoted by the Itar-Tass news agency as saying, while speaking to members of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RUIE).

Medvedev warns against NATO expansion

    LONDON, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Russian President-elect Dmitry Medvedev has warned that granting NATO membership to the former Soviet republics of Ukraine and Georgia could threaten European security, the Financial Times reported Tuesday.

    Medvedev's comments will step up pressure on the alliance not to allow the two states to join NATO's "membership action plan" at a summit in Bucharest next week, the newspaper said.

Medvedev vows to improve gov't structure

    MOSCOW, March 3 (Xinhua) -- Russia's president-elect Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that he would strive to improve government structure and address the issues raised by the incumbent President Vladimir Putin.

    "I am ready to start working on the issues you (Putin) mentioned and look at the structure of the government and deal with the problems you raised," said Medvedev, Russia's first deputy prime minister, who has won the country's fifth presidential election by a landslide.

Medvedev vows to establish friendly, partnership ties with Putin

    MOSCOW, March 3 (Xinhua) -- Russian presidential candidate Dmitry Medvedev pledged to establish "friendly and partnership relations" with incumbent President Vladimir Putin, hours after official figures show that he has won the state's fifth presidential election.

    "I would say that my relations with Putin should be based on several elements. The first element is that these should be fully friendly and partnership relations based on the fact that we have been working together for a long time and trust each other," he told a press conference in Moscow early Monday morning.

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