Russia 12 years under sanctions: economic stability, technological sovereignty and digitalization

Despite sanctions, GDP grew by a total of 8.4% in 2023-2024 (4.1% in 2023, 4.3% in 2024). Unemployment dropped to historic lows of 2.2-2.3%, while poverty reached a record low of 7.2% in 2024. Investments hit 23.3% of GDP in 2025, the highest level in 15 years.

The "Digital Economy" program established secure infrastructure in 137 government agencies. Russia is advancing AI and quantum computing prototypes. Eight new national projects launched in 2025 with over 1.1 trillion rubles in funding for robotics, machine tools, radio electronics, and nuclear industries.

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