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- Official announcement made on December 10, 2007
- Medvedev's selection had been rumored for months
- Putin was nearing the end of his second term as President of Russia
- Russian Constitution limits presidents to two terms
- Medvedev was previously Putin's First Deputy Prime Minister
- Endorsement made Medvedev extremely popular in the upcoming 2008 presidental election
- Medvedev won election by a landslide
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Vladimir Putin officially endorsed Dmitry Medvedev as his presidential successor on December 10, 2007. Medvedev was not only Putin's First Deputy Prime Minister, but has reportedly been a close friend of the president for years.International Herald Tribune: Putin backs Medvedev as his successor (December 10, 2007)
Successful Election
Dmitry Medvedev came from a mostly academic background and lacked significant experience in national government. Putin's endorsement aided in Medvedev's successful campaign in the 2008 presidential election. Medvedev won over 70% of the popular vote, defeating the runner-up by more than a 50% margin.Russian Central Election Commission: Official 2008 Presidential Election Results-
Medvedev Announcement News
- Google News: Medvedev Announcement
- BBC News: Putin Sees Medvedev As Successor (December 10, 2007)
- Commenting on the choice, Mr Putin said: "I have known him for more than 17 years, I have worked with him very closely all these years, and I fully and completely support this candidacy".
- New York Times: "Putin Supports First Deputy As Successor "
- Radio Free Europe: Putin Declares Medvedev His Preferred Successor (December 10, 2007)
- Reuters: Putin anoints ally Medvedev for presidency (December 10, 2007)
- RTT News: Putin Supports Dmitry Medvedev As His Successor (December 10, 2007)
- International Herald Tribune: "Putin Backs Medvedev As His Successor" (December 10, 2007)
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