Shuvalov saw a downgrade of Russia attempted to put pressure on the Kremlin – RBC

Shuvalov saw a downgrade of Russia attempted to put pressure on the Kremlin – RBC

First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov

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According to Shuvalov, the reduction of the sovereign rating of Russia – a way to influence the corporation. “Of course, in the Russian Federation is [downgrade] is unlikely to be affected. But this way specifically to influence the corporation to send them a message: to influence their government, the president, in the parliament, deprive them of a certain percentage of support, and then you will be all right, “- said Shuvalov, speaking at the Government Hour in the State Duma on Friday.

Speaking to lawmakers Shuvalov called for consolidation, which will emerge from the crisis stronger, with the updated structure of the economy, reports from the State Duma reports RBC. Do not be so rely on income from the commodity sector, he said.

He added that “with this we can not accept and must submit its response to these challenges».

First Vice -premer recalled that in 2008-2010, “there have been many changes to the infrastructure, was the agenda of modernization”, but admitted that the country is now entering a period of crisis. “During the week should get comments from fractions of anti-crisis plan” – Shuvalov said.

The new forecast of socio-economic development, which is presented on the eve of Economic Development, Shuvalov called extremely tough. “Rainbow we have no idea No illusions, too,” – he warned.

The MPs on the government hour were critical of the government on the anti-crisis measures. In particular, a State Duma deputy from the Communist Party, Vladimir Kashin, said the Communist faction “puts the government estimate unsatisfactory”. “Those who can not cope in the government should resign voluntarily, – he said. – What nowhere, everywhere costs that Russia robbed, but create billionaires. Small Business tears pours ».

January 26 rating agency Standard & amp; Poor’s downgraded Russia to “junk” – BB +. S & amp; P explained his decision by saying that Russia’s monetary policy has become less flexible – the situation in the financial sector is deteriorating, which limits the ability of the Central Bank.

Following this, S & amp; P downgraded to “junk” level ratings Moscow and St. Petersburg.