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  "title": "Russian Federation: 2020 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report",
  "publication": "IMF Staff Country Reports, February 9, 2021",
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  "summary": "Russia entered the crisis with low potential growth but strong macroeconomic policy frameworks and significant buffers. Policy space allowed the authorities to mount a sizeable public health and countercyclical response to the crisis, which has helped limit the economic downturn.",
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    "Published: February 9, 2021",
    "Series: IMF Staff Country Reports",
    "Volume: 2021",
    "Pages: 74",
    "DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781513568751.002",
    "\"Russia entered the crisis with low potential growth but strong macroeconomic policy frameworks and significant buffers.\"",
    "\"Policy space allowed the authorities to mount a sizeable public health and countercyclical response to the crisis, which has helped limit the economic downturn.\"",
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