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12.11.2008, 08:51
Russia's president Dmitry Medvedev has introduced a bill to the lower house of Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, to increase presidential and parliamentary terms. The proposal was made last week during Medvedev's State Of The Nation Address.
19.11.2008, 07:13
The Russian parliament is to discuss again amending the constitution in order to extend the terms of office for both president and parliament. It is the second reading in parliament of the proposal presented by President Medvedev.
20.11.2008, 00:40
The Russian parliament has agreed to amend the constitution and extend the terms of office for both the Russian presidency and parliament. It was the second reading of the proposal presented by President Medvedev earlier this month.
28.11.2008, 10:38
The financial crisis has hit Dmitry Medvedev’s plans as outlined in the Presidential address to the Federal Assembly. The downturn has turned out to be much deeper than first thought and the consequences are already being felt in the real economy.
03.11.2008, 15:52
Until a couple of months ago, some economists argued Russia’s robust growth of recent years had effectively “decoupled” it from a direct correlation with the US economy. While the financial crisis proves the theory wrong, the Russian governmen
05.03.2010, 21:07
This week there has been hot discussions among Russian expats about the Winter Olympics’ results, Dmitry Medvedev’s attempts to clean up corruption, the financial crisis in Greece, and the celebration of Women's Day.
12.11.2009, 14:36
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On Thursday, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev delivered his second address to the nation’s parliament, The Federal Assembly. He touched on urgent problems society currently faces, and spoke of pragmatic solutions.
12.01.2010, 20:57
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The number of registered unemployed in Russia will reach 2.2 million this year - according to the government's forecast.
29.04.2010, 17:35
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On Thursday Dmitry Medvedev and Viktor Yanukovich signed the bill ratifying the agreement on Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Ukraine.
23.06.2010, 02:05
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In his interview with the Wall Street Journal, Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev said he would like to continue a dialogue with President Obama and strengthen positive tendencies that the parties have achieved.
Published: 06 November, 2008, 07:33
Edited: 16 March, 2010, 18:44
Russian gas and oil should be paid for in Rubles, President Dmitry Medvedev told parliament in his first annual address. The President also highlighted the fight to boost the economy in the face of the global economic sl
