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. Full story
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. Full story
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. Full story
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. Full story
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. Full story
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. Full story
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