Dmitry Medvedev, the former prime minister and president of Russia, was born in Leningrad, Russia (now St. Petersburg, Russia) on September 14, 1965.

In March 2017, Alexei Navalny and the Anti-Corruption Foundation published an in-depth investigation of properties and residences used by Dmitry Medvedev and his family, leading to large protests throughout Russia.

On 17 January 2000, Dmitry Medvedev was promoted to 1st class Active State Councillor of the Russian Federation by the Decree signed by Vladimir Putin.

On 14 November 2005, Dmitry Medvedev was appointed as first deputy prime minister, a significant step in his political career.

President Putin introduced Medvedev as his preferred successor on TV with four parties suggesting Medvedev's candidature to Putin, and Putin then giving his endorsement.

United Russia officially endorsed Medvedev as their candidate in the 2008 presidential election through a secret ballot of the delegates during their party congress.

Medvedev formally registered his candidacy with the Central Election Commission on 20 December 2007 and announced that he would step down as chairman of Gazprom.

Medvedev's registration as a candidate in the 2008 presidential election was formally accepted as valid by the Russian Central Election Commission on 21 January 2008.

Medvedev was elected President of Russia on 2 March 2008 with 70.28% of the votes and a turnout of 69.78% of registered voters.

On May 7, 2008, Dmitry Medvedev assumed the office of President of the Russian Federation, a significant milestone in his political career.

Dmitry Medvedev assumed office as the President of Russia on May 8, 2008, becoming the 3rd President of the Russian Federation.

Dmitry Medvedev's inauguration coincided with the celebration of Victory Day. He attended the military parade at Red Square and signed a decree to provide housing to war veterans.

Putin proposed the list of names for his new cabinet, which Medvedev approved. There were a couple of high-profile changes in the cabinet.

On 19 May 2008, Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree on anti-corruption measures, highlighting the rampant and commonplace nature of corruption in Russian society. This decree included the creation of an Anti-Corruption Council, reflecting Medvedev's focus on combating corruption during his presidency.

The 2008 South Ossetia war was a five-day conflict between Georgia and Russian-supported separatist regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. It began with a massive military attack by Georgia against South Ossetia, leading to Russia sending its military forces into South Ossetia and launching air strikes against Georgian military infrastructure.

Russian military forces launched a counter-offensive against Georgian troops in South Ossetia and Abkhazia. After five days of heavy fighting, all Georgian forces were routed. Medvedev ended the Russian military operation and a peace deal brokered by Nicolas Sarkozy was signed between the warring parties. Medvedev later recognized South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states.

In August 2008, President Medvedev issued a presidential decree officially recognizing Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent states, following Russia's involvement in the 2008 South Ossetia war with Georgia. This action led to heightened tension in Russia–United States relations.

On 31 August 2008, President Medvedev announced the 'Medvedev Doctrine', outlining five main principles of Russian foreign policy. These principles included the supremacy of international law, a multipolar world, non-confrontational approach, protection of Russian citizens, and development of ties in friendly regions.

In his first address to the Russian parliament on 5 November 2008, Dmitry Medvedev proposed to change the Constitution of Russia in order to increase the terms of the President and State Duma from four to six and five years respectively.

On 25 December 2008, the bill called On Corruption Counteraction was signed into law as Federal Law N 273-FZ. This legislation aimed at countering corruption and making sanctions more severe.

Regional elections held on 1 March 2009 were followed by accusations of administrative resources being used in support of United Russia candidates, leading to criticism from various political figures.

On 10 March 2009, Dmitry Medvedev signed a presidential decree to reform the civil service system between 2009 and 2013 as part of his drive against corruption. The reforms aimed at establishing a new system to manage the civil service, introducing effective technology and modern methods of human resources operations, and increasing the efficiency and professionalism of civil servants.

On April 13, 2009, Dmitry Medvedev gave a major interview to the Novaya Gazeta newspaper, covering issues such as civil society, transparency of public officials, and Internet development.

Medvedev proposed and signed into law an amendment in May 2009, changing the process for appointing the chairperson of the Constitutional Court and his deputies, reflecting his efforts to reform the legal system.

Dmitry Medvedev instructed the prosecutor general and the chief of the Audit Directorate of the Presidential Administration of Russia to probe state corporations and question their appropriateness. He also visited the Twitter headquarters in Silicon Valley declaring a mission to bring more high-tech innovation and investment to the country.

On 15 September 2009, Dmitry Medvedev announced that he might stand for presidency again in 2012, but stressed that he would not challenge the former Prime Minister Putin and approved of the 2004 abolition of direct popular elections of regional leaders.

Dmitry Medvedev decided against deploying Iskander missiles in Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast following U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to not deploy missile-defense elements in the Czech Republic and Poland.

The next regional elections were held on 11 October 2009 and won by United Russia with 66% of the vote, leading to further criticism for the use of administrative resources in favor of United Russia candidates.

Communist, LDPR and A Just Russia parliamentary deputies staged an unprecedented walkout on 14–15 October 2009 in response to the harshly criticized regional elections and the use of administrative resources.

On 30 October 2009, due to the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repressions, President Medvedev published a statement in his video blog, emphasizing the importance of remembering national tragedies and the value of human life.

On 6 November 2010, Medvedev vetoed a bill which restricted antigovernment demonstrations, signaling his stance against limitations on public protests.

In December 2009, President Medvedev initiated a reform of Russia's law enforcement system following a shooting incident by a police officer in a Moscow supermarket. The reform involved centralizing financing and jurisdiction over the police, increasing salaries of police officers, and reducing Interior Ministry personnel.

On 13 April 2010, Medvedev signed presidential decree No. 460 which introduced the National Anti-Corruption Strategy, a midterm government policy. The new strategy stipulated increased fines, greater public oversight of government budgets and sociological research.

On 6 November 2010, Dmitry Medvedev vetoed a bill that aimed to restrict antigovernment demonstrations, highlighting his commitment to protecting the right to peaceful assembly. The bill had been passed on 22 October and faced criticism for its limitations on seeking permission for demonstrations.

On February 7, 2011, President Medvedev signed the bill into law, which aimed at counteracting corruption in Russia. The legislation introduced increased fines and greater public oversight of government budgets.

On 7 February 2011, President Medvedev signed the police reform bill into law, which came into effect on 1 March 2011. The reform was initiated in 2009 and involved citizen feedback and significant budget allocation.

On 4 May 2011, Medvedev signed the Federal Law On Amendments to the Criminal Code and the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation to Improve State Anti-Corruption Management. The bill raised fines for corruption to up to 100 times the amount of the bribe given or received.

On June 23, 2011, Dmitry Medvedev participated in the launch of the 'Eternal Values' project of RIA Novosti state-operated news agency together with the Russian chapter of Wikimedia Foundation, demonstrating his involvement in cultural initiatives.

Medvedev recommended Vladimir Putin as the United Russia party's presidential candidate, revealing a pre-existing agreement for Putin to return to the presidency in 2012.

Medvedev claimed that the war on Georgia had prevented further NATO expansion.

In his last state of the nation address, Medvedev called for comprehensive reform of Russia's political system, including restoring the election of regional governors and allowing direct election of half the seats in the State Duma.

On 7 May 2012, Dmitry Medvedev was nominated by President Vladimir Putin to the office of prime minister, the same day he ceased to be the president of Russia.

On May 8, 2012, Dmitry Medvedev was appointed as the Prime Minister of Russia, taking on a key position in the Russian government once again.

On 19 May 2012, Dmitry Medvedev took part in the G-8 Summit at Camp David, in the United States, replacing President Putin, who decided not to represent Russia in the summit.

On 31 March 2014, Medvedev visited Crimea after the peninsula became part of Russia on 18 March. During his visit, he announced the formation of the Federal Ministry for Crimea Affairs.

During the official visit to Armenia, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev visited the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex to pay tribute to the victims of the Armenian genocide, laying flowers at the Eternal Fire and honoring the memory of the victims with a minute of silence.

On May 23, 2016, during a visit to Feodosia in Crimea, Dmitry Medvedev faced questions from locals about their pensions not being indexed to the rising cost of living, leading to the 'there's no money, but hang in there' meme.

On 7 May 2018, Dmitry Medvedev was nominated as prime minister by Vladimir Putin for another term.

In the summer of 2018, country-wide protests took place against the retirement age hike introduced by Medvedev's government.

Medvedev, along with his entire Cabinet, resigned on 15 January 2020 after Putin proposed several amendments to the constitution.

On 16 January 2020, Medvedev was appointed to the post of deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia.

Medvedev warned against the idea of creating tribunals or courts for the investigation of Russia's actions, claiming that it may pose a threat to the existence of humanity. He accused the United States of creating chaos and devastation around the world.

Medvedev shared a map on Telegram, described as predictions of 'Western analysts', showing Ukraine, including its occupied territories, mostly absorbed by Russia, as well as Poland, Romania, and Hungary.

On the occasion of Russia's Day of National Unity state holiday, Medvedev expressed that Russia was fighting a 'sacred battle against Satan' and referred to Ukrainians as 'crazy Nazi drug addicts' backed by Westerners.

On 21 December 2022, Dmitry Medvedev visited Beijing and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss strengthening the 'strategic partnership' between Russia and China and the war in Ukraine.

On 27 December 2022, Dmitry Medvedev published a list of predictions for 2023 and beyond on Twitter, including geopolitical and global economic forecasts.

Medvedev suggested labeling emigrants who were opposed to the war as 'enemies of society' and barring them from returning to Russia. He also called for the use of death squads against politically active Russian exiles.

On 14 January 2023, Dmitry Medvedev responded to a joint statement by Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and US President Joe Biden, criticizing the condemnation of a hypothetical Russian use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine and making controversial suggestions.

On 4 February 2023, Dmitry Medvedev warned about the potential consequences of the United States promising to send longer-range rockets to Ukraine, indicating a heightened tension in the region.

On 24 February 2023, Dmitry Medvedev was reportedly considering unilaterally changing the borders of Poland, raising concerns about potential territorial disputes.

On 20 March 2023, Dmitry Medvedev posted on Telegram in response to the ICC issuing a warrant for Putin, making a controversial statement about a hypothetical missile attack on The Hague courthouse.

Medvedev warned top factory managers of domestic defence firms that he would destroy them if they breached their duty to the Motherland. He referenced Stalin's words and emphasized the consequences of failing to fulfill their duty.

On 8 April 2023, Dmitry Medvedev made controversial remarks about Ukraine, questioning its existence and making provocative statements about its relationship with Russia.

On 14 April 2023, Dmitry Medvedev threatened Poland with dissolution, making provocative statements about the potential outcome of a conflict involving Poland and its Prime Minister.

In April 2023, Dmitry Medvedev promised South Korea that Russia would arm North Korea with its weapons if South Korea armed Ukraine, indicating a complex geopolitical dynamic.

From 21 to 23 May 2023, Dmitry Medvedev visited Vietnam and met with Vietnam's Communist Party chief Nguyễn Phú Trọng to discuss strengthening ties between Russia and Vietnam and the current international situation.

On 25 May 2023, Dmitry Medvedev made a statement during his visit to Vietnam, expressing his belief that the war with Ukraine could last a 'very long time' and outlining a potential cycle of conflict and truce.

On 3 July 2023, Dmitry Medvedev stated that the Russian confrontation with the West will continue for decades and suggested that the conflict with Ukraine could become permanent, indicating a long-term geopolitical outlook.

On 30 July 2023, Dmitry Medvedev warned about the potential use of nuclear weapons in response to a Ukrainian counter-offensive, highlighting the escalating tensions and the nuclear doctrine of Russia.

On 1 October 2023, Dmitry Medvedev issued a warning, stating that British soldiers training Ukrainian troops and German factories producing Taurus missiles would be considered legitimate targets for Russian forces. He also expressed concerns about being pushed towards World War III by NATO leaders.

On 9 October 2023, Dmitry Medvedev claimed that Western weapons given to Ukraine were used in an attack by Hamas on Israel. He described the conflict between Israel and Hamas as a cruel war without rules, based on terror and disproportionate use of force against civilians.

On 2 November 2023, a pro-governmental Russian newspaper published an 8,000-word article by Dmitry Medvedev, identifying Poland as a 'dangerous enemy' to Russia and warning about the risk of military conflict and a potential Third World War.

On 12 January 2024, Dmitry Medvedev responded to Rishi Sunak's visit to Kyiv, warning that deploying a military contingent to Ukraine by the British would be considered a declaration of war against Russia.

On 17 January 2024, Dmitry Medvedev described the existence of Ukraine as mortally dangerous for Ukrainians, expressing concerns about potential conflicts despite Ukraine's association with the EU and NATO.

In February 2024, Dmitry Medvedev made threats of nuclear war amid escalating tensions, including threats to unleash Russia's entire arsenal on London if it loses the war in Ukraine.

Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev is a prominent political figure who served as the president of Russia.