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Also Known As Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev
Born September 14, 1965 (age 61) • St. Petersburg • Russia
Title / Office prime minister (2012-2020), Russia • president (2008-2012), Russia
Political Affiliation United Russia
Role In Strategic Arms Reduction Talks

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