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Medvedev sworn in as Russian president
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Dmitry Medvedev was sworn in as Russia's president on Wednesday in a lavish ceremony in the Kremlin, taking over from his mentor Vladimir Putin.
Medvedev placed his hand on a red leather-bound copy of Russia's constitution to take the oath of office in the gold and white St. Andrew's Hall.
The ceremony was broadcast live on state television.
(Writing by Michael Stott; editing by Christian Lowe)
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