Medvedev

British

/ mɪdˈvjedɪf /

noun

Dmitry Anatolyevich (ˈdmitrij ɐnɐˈtoljɪvɪtʃ). born 1965, Russian politician; president of Russia (2008–12); prime minister of Russia from 2012

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"The stripes are absolutely distinct with complete darkness between them," Medvedev said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

Medvedev describes the pulsar's signal as highly unusual.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

In the men's draw, former world number one Daniil Medvedev - who beat Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells - was knocked out at the last-32 stage by Francisco Cerundolo.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought Medvedev had "played the rules quite well" and did not believe his gesture had been enough to distract him.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

How did they keep their domovoi from fighting with the Medvedev domovoi?

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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