Dmitry Medvedev — the first Russian president who actually uses the internet, owns an iPad.

According to a LifeNews.ru, Mr. Medvedev hated the device at first ("one can't from it, and the real books are much better") but then warmed up towards it and downloaded "A Hero of Our Time" ( A 19th century novel by Mikhail Lermontov about a man from St. Petersburg who tries to make peace with the society).

Dmitry Medvedev's staff hinted that once the iPad is available in Russia, the government might bulk-order the device for the official use.

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