What President Putin discussed with the Belarus Leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin met President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus at the Bocharov Ruchei residence in Sochi.
The Russian-Belarusian talks (more…)
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Forest Fires Cause Damage of $15 Billion to Russian Economy
Experts started to calculate the losses, which the Russian economy suffered as a result of unusually hot summer and immense forest fires. The damage may total one percent of the GDP growth in 2010, which is equal to $15 billion, or 450 billion rubles. For the time being, the experts take account of direct costs and negative short-term consequences for the economy.
IMF Predicts Growth for Russian Economy in 2010
In 2010, the Russian economy will grow by 4.25%, after falling 7.9% last year. This forecast was made yesterday by the International Monetary Fund. (more…)