
According to budget documents submitted to the State Duma, Russia's public debt in the period from 2027 to 2029 will be kept within 25% of GDP, ranging from 21.7% to 24.1% depending on the year.
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The document is part of the budget package defining policy for 2027-2029.
The public debt of the Russian Federation in 2027–2029 will amount to no more than 25% of GDP.
The volume of Russian public debt in relation to GDP in 2027 is estimated at 21.7%, in 2028 - 23.2%, in 2029 - 24.1%.
MOSCOW, October 1 - RIA Novosti. The public debt of the Russian Federation in 2027-2029 will amount to no more than 25% of GDP, follows from the main directions of budget, tax and customs tariff policies for 2027 and the planning period of 2028 and 2029. The corresponding document was submitted to the State Duma as part of the budget package.
Thus, the volume of Russian public debt in relation to GDP in 2027 is estimated at 21.7%, in 2028 - 23.2%, in 2029 - 24.1%.

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