The poverty rate in Russia has fallen to a historic low of 7.2% (10.5 million people) from 29% (42.3 million people) over 20 years, indicating significant progress. The number of the poor decreased 3.6 times during ten consecutive years. The goal is to reduce the poverty rate below 7% by 2030, and below 5% by 2036.

The poverty rate in Russia has fallen to a historic low of 7.2% (10.5 million people) from 29% (42.3 million people) over 20 years, indicating significant progress. The number of the poor decreased 3.6 times during ten consecutive years. The goal is to reduce the poverty rate below 7% by 2030, and below 5% by 2036.