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10 Hobbies of President Dmitry Medvedev

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From the outset of his time in office, Dmitry Medvedev has sought to position himself as an active Internet user. He was the first official in Russia to make active use of blogs.

From the outset of his time in office, Dmitry Medvedev has sought to position himself as an active Internet user. He was the first official in Russia to make active use of blogs.

© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Rodionov / Go to the mediabankFrom the outset of his time in office, Dmitry Medvedev has sought to position himself as an active Internet user. He was the first official in Russia to make active use of blogs.
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From the outset of his time in office, Dmitry Medvedev has sought to position himself as an active Internet user. He was the first official in Russia to make active use of blogs.
© RIA Novosti . Sergei Guneev / Go to the mediabankThe president revealed he had an iPad in May 2010, explaining that it was thanks to the iPad that he started reading eBooks. It was at that time that Medvedev admitted that he liked using all kinds of gadgets.
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The president revealed he had an iPad in May 2010, explaining that it was thanks to the iPad that he started reading eBooks. It was at that time that Medvedev admitted that he liked using all kinds of gadgets.
© RIA Novosti . Ekaterina Shtukina / Go to the mediabankAnother of Dmitry Medvedev’s hobbies is photography, which he considers to be an art form, and a great way to relax.
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Another of Dmitry Medvedev’s hobbies is photography, which he considers to be an art form, and a great way to relax.
© RIA Novosti . Dmitriy Astakhov / Go to the mediabankDespite never having had any teacher training he feels at ease talking to children of all different ages.
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Despite never having had any teacher training he feels at ease talking to children of all different ages.
© RIA Novosti . Dmitriy Astakhov / Go to the mediabankOver the past four years the president has made several visits to kindergartens, schools and high schools, children’s art centers and hospitals.
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Over the past four years the president has made several visits to kindergartens, schools and high schools, children’s art centers and hospitals.
© RIA Novosti . Sergei Guneev / Go to the mediabankDuring the severe drought of 2010, when crop failures led to sharp increases in food prices, while on a trip to the regions the president visited several shops and markets to find out the prices of basic foods.
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During the severe drought of 2010, when crop failures led to sharp increases in food prices, while on a trip to the regions the president visited several shops and markets to find out the prices of basic foods.
© RIA Novosti . Dmitriy Astakhov / Go to the mediabankIn October 2011, the country found out that Medvedev loves playing badminton, in particular with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
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In October 2011, the country found out that Medvedev loves playing badminton, in particular with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
© RIA Novosti . Dmitriy Astakhov / Go to the mediabankMedvedev closely follows the most important matches played by Russian teams and regularly goes to watch their games.
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Medvedev closely follows the most important matches played by Russian teams and regularly goes to watch their games.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Klementiev / Go to the mediabankOn foreign visits the president’s agenda sometimes includes informal meetings with colleagues over breakfast or dinner.
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On foreign visits the president’s agenda sometimes includes informal meetings with colleagues over breakfast or dinner.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Rodionov / Go to the mediabankThe outgoing president and future prime minister is also known for his love of rock music. He is a big fan of the groups Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin.
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The outgoing president and future prime minister is also known for his love of rock music. He is a big fan of the groups Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin.
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