Economy
4-month imports into Russia increased to $78.38 bn
In April 2021 alone, imports from non-CIS countries remained at the March levels ($22.42 billion vs. $22.45 billion).
Lipetsk region exported 33 kt of animal products
All exported products meet the applicable requirements of the importing countries.
Russia's monetary base up 1.1% from April 23 to 30
From April 23 to 30, 2021, the monetary base in Russia increased by RUB 148.3 billion (+1.1%) to RUB 14,136.1 billion.
Percentage of MIR cards in total volume of card transactions in Russia was 24% in 2020
In Russia, MIR cards accounted for 24% of the in the total volume of domestic card transactions in 2020.
Russian banks increased SME loan portfolio by 22.6% in 2020
The Russian banks increased the portfolio of loans to small and medium-sized businesses by 22.6% in 2020.
Number of vineyards is growing in Russia
The total output of still, sparkling and liqueur wines in January-March 2021 increased by 6% year-on-year to 8.3 million dal from 7.8 million dal.
Russia's Ministry of Finance expects higher federal budget income in May
Extra oil and gas revenues attributable to the federal budget resulting from the actual oil price being above the base level is projected at RUB +176.5 billion in May 2021.
