He will meet British Prime Minister David Cameron during a reception for foreign dignitaries
on behalf of Queen Elizabeth.

Medvedev is heading to Britain on Friday to attend the Olympics opening ceremony.

He will watch a women’s volleyball match between Russia and England on Saturday and will meet Russian athletes, his office said in a statement.

Cameron has confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Britain next week, his first visit in nine years - and they would watch part of the Olympic judo competition together.

Russian 436 athletes are participating in the London Games.