Russian regions are to halve deficits this year

State support and debt alleviation helped regional budgets survive 2020, though their financial disparities are great

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  • Wealthier regions affected
  • State sector supported poorer regions
  • Gradual fiscal consolidation
  • Back to borrowing
  • Wealthier regions plan bond issuance
  • Options for poorer regions

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