Dmitry Medvedev

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/dmitry-medvedev

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Dmitry Medvedev born?September 14, 1965
2. What is the presidential term?2008-2012
3. What is the prime ministerial term?2012-2020
4. What was Dmitry Medvedev's main goal when he was President of Russia?He wanted to modernize the economy, reduce Russia's reliance on oil and gas, and encourage innovation and technology.
5. Why did Medvedev sign the New START treaty?It was a step to reduce nuclear weapons and promote peace and stability between Russia and the United States.

Modernization Program: A strategic initiative to update and enhance a nation's economic, technological, and social infrastructure.
New START Treaty: A bilateral treaty between the United States and Russia on further reductions and limitations of strategic offensive arms.
Hawkish Stance: An aggressive or militaristic approach to foreign policy and international relations.