The Russian economy has continued to grow at a high rate this year, with a 4.6% increase in GDP in the first half of the year, and President Vladimir Putin of the RF at the meeting on economic issues.

Russia ' s economy, like last year, continues to grow at a good, high pace. GDP was estimated at 4.6% for the first half of the year. Industry output increased by 4.4%, he said.

The Head of State noted that the manufacturing industry had traditionally been in high demand, with a growth rate of 8 per cent over six months.

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