Siluanov did not agree with Kudrin's forecasts on the Russian economy

"Not. We have different estimates, ”Siluanov said in response to a question whether he agrees with Kudrin’s opinion.

On March 12, Kudrin, speaking at a meeting of a committee of the Federation Council, noted that the growth of the Russian economy in 2020 at the current level of oil prices will be near zero.

He also did not rule out that Russia in 2020 could face an increase in poverty.

In the Kremlin, commenting on Kudrin’s words about a possible increase in poverty, they called him an experienced economist, but called on him to consider the problem as a whole.