- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev aims a gun at an electronic shooting range during a visit to a military unit in Solnechnogorsk, 70 km (44 miles) northwest of Moscow, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010. (Getty Images / AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Dmitry Astakhov, Presidential Press Service, Pool)
October 28, 2010 (KATAKAMI/ KREMLIN.RU) --- The Russian Armed Forces are currently undergoing changes, and despite the fact that change is difficult, it is nevertheless necessary: the efficiency and combat readiness of the Armed Forces, as well as the social and financial wellbeing of officers and their motivation are crucial conditions for ensuring Russia's defence capability. Dmitry Medvedev stated the above at a ceremony for presenting state decorations to servicemen held near Moscow.
During his visit to Solnechnogorsk County near Moscow, Dmitry Medvedev visited a training facility for specialists (snipers) and those improving their professional skills, where he examined samples of fire arms currently supplied to the Armed Forces.
The President also inspected residential buildings for officers, both recently built and under construction, in Timonovo settlement and met with executives of utility and maintenance companies rendering their services to the military base.
