12 Dec 2011 15:36

Russian federal budget surplus 1.343 trln rubles in Jan-Nov - ministry

MOSCOW. Dec 12 (Interfax) - Russia posted a federal budget surplus of 1.343 trillion rubles, or 2.8% of GDP, for the period January-November, the Finance Ministry announced, citing early figures.

Budget revenues for the eleven-month period amounted to 10.165 trillion rubles (91.4% of overall confirmed revenues for the year) and cash spending to 8.822 trillion rubles (79.3% of confirmed expenditures).

The primary federal budget surplus for January-November was 1.580 trillion rubles, or 3.3% of GDP.