TASS The Russian budget in the first quarter of 2024 raised 50% more income than last year, and in March was completely executed with a surplus of 867 billion rubles. The growth was provided not only by expensive oil, but also by tax revenues not related to raw materials. Is it true that the state bathes in money, and how long it will be enough? Both main components of the Russian budget revenues are growing ahead of the pace.

The Russian budget in the first quarter of 2024 collected 50% more revenue than last year, and in March it was executed with a surplus of 867 billion rubles. The growth was ensured not only by expensive oil, but also by tax revenues not related to raw materials. Is it true that the state is swimming in money and how much will it be enough? Why are incomes growing? Both main components of the Russian budget are growing at a faster pace.

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