Inauguration of Dmitry Medvedev

2008 presidential inauguration of
Dmitry Medvedev
Dmitry Medvedev takes the oath of office as the president of Russia.
DateMay 7, 2008 (2008-05-07)
LocationGrand Kremlin Palace,
Moscow
ParticipantsPresident of RussiaDmitry Medvedev
Assuming office
President of RussiaVladimir Putin
Leaves office
President of the Constitutional Court of Russia, Valery Zorkin
Administering oath
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Soldiers carrying the flag of Russia and flag of president of Russia
Soldiers carrying the Constitution of Russia and sign of the president of Russia

The Inauguration of Dmitry Medvedev as the president of Russia took place on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. The ceremony was held in the Grand Kremlin Palace and lasted about one hour.[1]

At the ceremony attended by about 2400 guests. These were the ministers and governors, deputies and senators, foreign ambassadors and religious leaders, scientists and artists.[2]

  1. ^ The historic moment
  2. ^ "The inauguration of Dmitry Medvedev". Archived from the original on April 27, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2016.

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