23 Nov 2009 18:48

Russian GDP shrinks 8.1% in Oct, 9.6% in 10 mths

MOSCOW. Nov 23 (Interfax) - Russian GDP shrank an estimated 8.1% year-on-year in October and 9.6% in January-October, Oleg Zasov, acting director of the Russian Economic Development Ministry's Macroeconomic Forecasting Department, told reporters.