Russia economic growth can slow down to 0-2% - minister
In conditions of the global financial and economic crisis the growth rate of Russia?s economy this year can slow down to zero-two percent, Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said at the opening of the Asian Financial Forum on Monday.
In conditions of the global financial and economic crisis the growth rate of Russia?s economy this year can slow down to zero-two percent, Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said at the opening of the Asian Financial Forum on Monday.
"Last year, Russia?s economic growth was six percent. In 2009, we expect positive numbers, but at the level of zero to two percent. These new estimations are connected with the assessment of the world economy and a demand for Russian exports," Kudrin said