Russia to raise FY GDP growth forecast to 7.2-7.4 pct from 6.5 pct

Sep 3, 2007 - Russia expects to raise its full year GDP growth forecast by the end of this month to 7.2-7.4 pct from its current 6.5 pct projection, Economic Development and Trade Minister German Gref said today, Interfax reported.

"There are no serious or global risks to the Russian economy," he noted.