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November, 2023 / 
22 November, 2023 // In Jan-Oct 2023, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Finance, the federal budget of Russia had a deficit of 1.235 trillion rubles (about 14 billion USD, 0.7% of GDP). Revenues - 23.106 trillion (+4.4% compared to Jan-Oct 2022). Non-oil and gas revenues - 15.896 trillion (+28.7%), oil and gas revenues - 7.210 trillion (-26.3%). Expenses - 24.341 trillion (+11.7%).
4 November, 2023 // In 2022, according to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, Russia produced more than a third of all natural diamonds in the world for the first time. The total diamond production amounted to 119.96 million carats, Russia - 41.9 mil (35%). Other major producers: Botswana (24.5 mil), Canada (16.3 mil), Congo (9.9 mil), and South Africa (9.7 mil).
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