Economics

Russian Economy Grew Fastest since 2000 on Lockdown Rebound

  • GDP grew at 10.3% in 2Q, more than economists expected
  • Russia recovery is in line with other emerging markets

Pedestrians cross a street in Moscow, on April 15.

Photographer: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg
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Russia’s economy grew at the fastest quarterly pace since 2000 as it bounced back from coronavirus lockdowns last year.