Medvedev, former president, is currently the Russian Prime Minister. 1987 obtained a law degree from Leningrad state university, and 1990 obtained an associate doctorate. 199 1-1999 Lecturer of Leningrad State University, teaching Roman law, and serving as legal adviser of St. Petersburg Municipal Government. From 65438 to 0999, Medvedev followed Vladimir Putin into the government of the Russian Federation and served as the deputy director of the government office. From 2000 to 200 1, he served as chairman of the board of directors of Gazprom. From 200 1 to 2002, he served as the vice chairman of the board of directors of Gazprom. In 2002, he once again served as chairman of the board of Gazprom. From June 5438 to October 2003 10, Medvedev served as the director of the president's office. In June 2005, he was appointed as the first deputy prime minister of the Russian Federation. On March 2, 2008, he won the third presidential election of the Russian Federation and partnered with Putin. On May 7, 2008, Medvedev was sworn in as the third president of the Russian Federation in the Kremlin. In addition, Medvedev signed two orders after taking office as president: one is to provide housing for veterans of the Great Patriotic War; The second is the measures to carry out housing construction. On May 8th, 20 12, he was appointed and elected as the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. 20 12 was elected chairman of the United Russia party on may 26th.