Russia puts economic growth at 1.8% in January–April

MOSCOW, Jun 7 (PRIME) -- Russia's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 1.8% on the year in January–April, according to a report released by the Economic Development Ministry on Monday.

Last week Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said that the GDP increased by 10.7% in April on the year, adding that the economy was recovering faster than expected.

The ministry will change the GDP growth forecast for 2021 from the current 2.9% if the positive trend remains, Reshetnikov said.

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