Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin put forward several proposals to President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday concerning the new government. In the new government the number of deputy premiers increased from five to seven, and the major posts were taken by former leaders of the presidential administration.

12.05.2008
State Duma approved Vladimir Putin as Russia’s prime-minister. Vladimir Putin got the place of the prime minister hours after stepping down as a president. That was not just a vote for some ordinary candidate to step in Duma; that was the approval of Vladimir Putin as the head of Parliament, without any hesitations and doubts.

09.05.2008
Sixty-three years ago, the world finally breathed a sigh of relief as the Red Army planted the Red hammer and sickle flag on the Reichstag building. The forces of fascism had been thoroughly defeated. Thousands will gather once again in Red Square to commemorate the historic event. Others will join the commemoration electronically and/or spiritually.

09.05.2008
It was the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union when Russia showcased its military might in all its glory. On May 9 2008 tanks and missiles rolled across Red Square to mark the 63^rd anniversary of Victory in World War II. Dmitry Medvedev, the new President of Russia, who officially took office on May 7, delivered a speech to the nation during the parade