# Dmitry Medvedev - President of Russia

URL: https://history-russia.com/rulers/dmitry-medvedev
Reign: 2008 - 2012
Born-Died: 1965 - Living
Dynasty: Russian Federation
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitry_Medvedev

Medvedev served one term as president while Putin was prime minister, then swapped roles with him in 2012.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Vladimir Putin](https://history-russia.com/rulers/vladimir-putin-2000)
- Succeeded by: [Vladimir Putin](https://history-russia.com/rulers/vladimir-putin-2012)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 2008 - [Medvedev President, Putin Prime Minister](https://history-russia.com/timeline/2008-medvedev-president-putin-prime-minister)
- 2008 - [Russo-Georgian War](https://history-russia.com/timeline/2008-russo-georgian-war)
- 2010 - [New START and the 'reset'](https://history-russia.com/timeline/2010-new-start-and-the-reset)
- 2011 - [Protests 'For Fair Elections'](https://history-russia.com/timeline/2011-protests-for-fair-elections)
- 2012 - [Putin's return to the presidency](https://history-russia.com/timeline/2012-putin-s-return-to-the-presidency)