{"id":5999,"date":"2026-05-17T23:42:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T23:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/youtubexyoutube.com\/?p=5999"},"modified":"2026-05-22T13:52:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T13:52:31","slug":"domestic-demand-driving-russias-economic-growth-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/youtubexyoutube.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/17\/domestic-demand-driving-russias-economic-growth-minister\/","title":{"rendered":"Domestic demand driving Russia\u2019s economic growth \u2013 minister"},"content":{"rendered":"
Real incomes are expected to rise as the central bank lowers its policy rate, Maksim Reshetnikov says<\/strong><\/p>\n Domestic demand is expected to spur economic growth in Russia, Economic Development Minister Maksim Reshetnikov has told RBK.<\/strong><\/p>\n Despite facing economic challenges, the Russian economy has proven far more resilient to Western sanctions imposed over the Ukraine conflict than many analysts had initially predicted. Kremlin officials argue that the country has largely succeeded in reorienting trade toward new markets and adapting to foreign pressure.<\/p>\n In an interview published on Sunday, Reshetnikov said Russia\u2019s economic growth remains largely inward-oriented, while the role of exports is diminishing. According to the minister, the trend is being supported by a steady increase in real disposable incomes, which are projected to rise by 1.6% this year.<\/p>\n Reshetnikov attributed the trend to the gradual reduction of the Russian central bank\u2019s policy rate in recent months. According to the minister, lower rates are making bank deposits less attractive, freeing up more money for consumer spending, while lending activity is also recovering.<\/p>\n