Dmitry Medvedev

ModernPoliticianRussia1965 — ?

President and prime minister of Russia under Putin.

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Quick Facts

Born

1965

Country

Russia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score44.2

Dmitry Medvedev — Complete Timeline

2008 AD

Russo-Georgian WarWar◆ Major

Medvedev ordered Russian military intervention in Georgia in August 2008 after Georgia attacked South Ossetia. The war resulted in Russia recognizing the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, straining relations with the West.

GeorgiaWar

Impact: regionaldestructive

President of RussiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Medvedev became President of Russia on May 7, 2008, succeeding Vladimir Putin. His presidency was marked by a policy of 'modernization' and a brief war with Georgia in August 2008.

PresidencySuccession

Impact: national

2012 AD

Prime Minister under PutinPolitical Action◆ Major

Medvedev became Prime Minister of Russia on May 8, 2012, after Putin returned to the presidency. He served in this role until January 2020, overseeing economic policy during a period of stagnation and sanctions.

Prime MinisterGovernment

Impact: national

2020 AD

Resignation of GovernmentPolitical Action◆ Major

Medvedev resigned as Prime Minister on January 15, 2020, along with his entire cabinet, following Putin's announcement of constitutional reforms. He was replaced by Mikhail Mishustin and appointed Deputy Chairman of the Security Council.

ResignationConstitutional Reform

Impact: national