Russia's 2018 GDP mini-surge will not be repeated

The statistical service's high-end figure for 2018 growth looks more like a change of method than deception

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  • Construction as driver
  • Other sources of growth
  • Hydrocarbons and minerals
  • Controversy
  • Improvements go unnoticed
  • Outlook

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