9 Sep 2011 11:23

GDP will grow 4.4% in H2 - econ ministry

MOSCOW. Sept 9 (Interfax) - Russia's gross domestic product will grow 4.4% in H2, the pace quickening from 3.7% in H1, the Economic Development Ministry projects in its main parameters for 2012-2014 socioeconomic growth submitted to the government.

The ministry continues to forecast growth of 4.1% for 2011 as a whole.

Industrial output will slow to 4.3% in H2 from 5.3% in H1, says the document, a copy of which Interfax has obtained.