13 Mar 2012 16:53

Russia posts Jan-Feb federal budget deficit of 245.34 bln rubles - ministry

MOSCOW. March 13 (Interfax) - Russia had a federal budget deficit of 245.34 billion rubles for January-February, according to preliminary figures released by the Russian Finance Ministry.

Budget revenues amounted to 1.866 trillion rubles (15.8% of revenues approved for this year) and cash spending to 2.111 trillion rubles (16.7% of the adjusted target).

There was a primary surplus of 182.75 billion rubles.