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 Russia, Dmitry Medvedev
Assuming office
President of Russia, Vladimir Putin
Leaves office
President of the Constitutional Court of Russia, Valery Zorkin
Administering oath

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

At the ceremony attended by about 2,400 guests. These were the ministers and governors, deputies and senators, foreign ambassadors and religious leaders, scientists and artists.

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