Russia's GDP in January - August grew by 0.6%, the government reported following a meeting on the economic situation held by Alexander Novak. Industrial output remained at last year's level, but the manufacturing sector showed an increase of 0.4%, and mechanical engineering - by 6%. The turnover of retail services, catering and paid services increased by 4.5%. Real wages rose by 6% over seven months. Unemployment remains at a historic low of 2.2%.

Russia's GDP in January - August grew by 0.6%, the government reported following a meeting on the economic situation held by Alexander Novak. Industrial output remained at last year's level, but the manufacturing sector showed an increase of 0.4%, and mechanical engineering - by 6%. The turnover of retail services, catering and paid services increased by 4.5%. Real wages rose by 6% over seven months. Unemployment remains at a historic low of 2.2%.