Medvedev vows to promote civil, economic freedom_English

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.

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/Reuters Photo)
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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.