The world of computer technology never ceases to amaze us, and politicians are not immune to its charms either.
The world of computer technology never ceases to amaze us, and politicians are not immune to its charms either. One of the most popular digital gadgets is the iPad, Apple’s new tablet computer. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin recently tried out Apple’s latest offering. Photo: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and Krasnodar Territory Governor Alexander Tkachyov (right) at the 9th International Investment Forum Sochi-2010.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is also well versed in Apple products. This June, the president visited Apple’s headquarters, where he learned about the company’s latest innovations and received a brand new iPhone 4. He was the first Russian to get his hands on the latest version of Apple’s popular smartphone. Photo: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meeting with Apple CEO Steve Jobs during his trip to Silicon Valley on June 23, 2010.
Dmitry Medvedev also got a first-hand look at the latest progress by Cisco, another American IT giant. Photo: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visiting Cisco headquarters in San Jose on June 23, 2010, with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
But American companies don’t have a monopoly on amazing IT achievements. In 2009, Dmitry Medvedev saw what Singapore has to offer in the field of IT. The Russian president was shown the e-government project developed by Singapore’s Infocomm Development Authority.
Some State Duma deputies are also fans of digital gadgets, including deputy chair of the State Duma Committee for Youth Affairs Alina Kabayeva…
… United Russia Deputy Viktor Zvagelsky …
…United Russia deputies Alexander Karelin (left) and Valery Draganov.
After learning the features and benefits that his iPad has to offer, Chairman of the Federation Council Budget Committee Yevgeny Bushmin relies on it during his addresses.
A laptop is the top aide to Perm Territory Governor Oleg Cherkunov (right) and…
…the head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs Vasily Yakemenko.
Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin is another avid user of digital gadgets.
