Russian Economy Shows Insufficient Diversification

Russia & CISRussia ♦ Published: July 18, 2013; 08:25 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Russian economy is primarily based on commodities, economists at the Moscow Higher School of Economics report. In the medium term, Russia has no growth potential, the experts say.

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In 2012, Russia was among the five biggest economies in the world, the Russian newspaper “Wedomosti” reports. Russia´s GDP came at $ 3.4trn (adjusted for purchasing power). According to the newspaper, only the U.S., China, India and Japan record a higher GDP. By contrast, according to the IMF, Russia is placed 8th. As a result, Russia´s ranking has improved…