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Russia to outstrip UK by GDP at purchasing power parity
RBC, 08.05.2008, Moscow 12:40:03.Russia can outstrip Great Britain in terms of GDP at purchasing power parity as early as in 2008, former Russian President Vladimir Putin told a State Duma session, at which his nomination for Prime Minister is being considered. He added that this indicator in Russia already exceeded $2 trillion, while in terms of GDP Russia was seventh in the world. Commenting on prospects of Russia's GDP growth, Putin said the country was already in a position to take a further step upwards this year. The PM candidate also indicated that Russia was able to and should within the next 10-15 years become one of the world leaders by household incomes and social security, life expectancy and housing.
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