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What's his leadership style? It's in the jeans

Russia's next president, Dmitry Medvedev, wore jeans when he addressed crowds in Red Square. Russia's next president, Dmitry Medvedev, wore jeans when he addressed crowds in Red Square. (Yuri Gripas/Bloomberg News)
By Wesley Morris
Globe Staff / March 13, 2008

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When Dmitry Medvedev strolled though Red Square March 2 to introduce himself to the Russian people as their next president, he wore a black leather jacket, jeans, and a cable-knit sweater. For most world leaders, that outfit would be an unusual choice. Not for Medvedev. (Full article: 378 words)

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