MOSCOW. June 13. (Interfax) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts Russian GDP growth at 4% in 2012, advisor of the IMF's European department Antonio Spilimbergo said at a press conference at Interfax's central office.

In April, the IMF raised its forecast for Russian GDP growth from 3.3% to 4%.

"The Russian economy has recovered from the 2008-09 crisis and is now running close to its potential," Spilimbergo said.

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MOSCOW. June 13. (Interfax) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts Russian GDP growth at 4% in 2012, advisor of the IMF's European department Antonio Spilimbergo said at a press conference at Interfax's central office.

In April, the IMF raised its forecast for Russian GDP growth from 3.3% to 4%.

"The Russian economy has recovered from the 2008-09 crisis and is now running close to its potential," Spilimbergo said.