Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has arrived at the Chebarkul training area in the Chelyabinsk Region, where the Center 2011 strategic military exercise is being held.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has arrived at the Chebarkul training area in the Chelyabinsk Region, where the Center 2011 strategic military exercise is being held.

The Center 2011 strategic military exercise, the largest this year, began September 19 in Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Photo: Dmitry Medvedev at the Center 2011 strategic military exercise in the Chelyabinsk Region.

The exercise was expected to highlight the level of Russian armed forces’ combat readiness during the ongoing military reform. Photo: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov at the Center 2011 strategic military exercise in the Chelyabinsk Region.

The Commander-In-Chief presented state awards to exercise participants.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated those who received awards with high honors and said their achievements highlighted this country’s reliable defense capability. He also wished all military personnel good health and every success in the service.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov at the Center 2011 strategic military exercise at the Chebarkul training area in the Chelyabinsk Region.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev at the Center 2011 strategic military exercise in the Chelyabinsk Region.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev at the Center 2011 strategic military exercise at the Chebarkul training area in the Chelyabinsk Region.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev at the Center 2011 strategic military exercise at the Chebarkul training area in the Chelyabinsk Region.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev at the Center 2011 strategic military exercise at the Chebarkul training area in the Chelyabinsk Region.
