World Bank predicted Russia's GDP growth in 2021

"In Russia, whose economy is the largest in the region (Europe and Central Asia. -

), only a slight acceleration of economic growth is expected in 2021 - by 2.6%," RIA Novosti quotes the text of the document.

As noted, this is due to the fact that Russia is struggling with a new acceleration in the spread of COVID-19.

"It is expected that economic growth will be facilitated by mass vaccinations, higher prices for raw materials for heavy industry and continued economic support measures," experts say.

Earlier, the Central Bank noted that the decline in Russia's GDP at the end of 2020 is expected to be closer to 4%.