President of the Organising Committee in Russia

Russian First Vice Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev

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　　Dmitry A. Medvedev was born on September 14, 1965, in Leningrad. He graduated from Law Department, Leningrad State University, in 1987. Upon completion of the post-graduate program at the University in 1990, he obtained Ph. D. (Law), and assistant professorship.

　　Mr. Medvedev taught at St. Petersburg State University from 1990 to 1999. From 1990 to 1995 he served as Adviser to the Chairman, Leningrad City Council, and Expert Consultant, Committee for External Relations of the St. Petersburg Mayor's Office.

　　Mr. Medvedev was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the Government of the Russian Federation in 1999. In 1999 - 2000 he was Deputy Head, First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration.

　　Mr. Medvedev was Chairman of the Board of Directors, Gazprom, from 2000 to 2001, and Deputy Chairman of the Board in 2001-2002. He has been Chairman of the Board of Directors, Gazprom, since June, 2002.

　　Mr. Medvedev was Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office from October, 2003 to November, 2005.

　　Mr. Medvedev was appointed First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation on November, 2005

　　Dmitry A. Medvedev is married, one son.