Reshetnikov urged not to rely on the rebound of the economy after the pandemic

“the way to be what is called “rebound,” – said Reshetnikov in interview to the program “Right to justice” on the First channel. – All say – V curve, and returned. Unfortunately, no, it will be in stages. And quarantine measures – many experts now say they should be removed in stages.”

the Calculations for a quick recovery are based on the unusual nature of the crisis – the government themselves restrict the business activity for the containment of coronavirus infection and at the same time, together with the Central banks taking unprecedented measures of support. The IMF in the base case of the forecast, which is based on the assumption that coronavirus infection will subside by mid-year, it expects Russia’s economy by the end of 2020 will decrease by 5.5% and will grow by 3.5% in 2021, reaching pre-crisis level only in 2022.

the MP also referred to the preparation of a new package of measures to support business. “In fact, we’ve stopped the economy, and the cost of [business] not be stopped,” he said. “So we understand that even those for deferred taxes, which we gave to them will have to go back. So we prepare, and we develop measures for overcoming the economic crisis” – said Reshetnikov.

Earlier the President of Russia Vladimir Putin instructed to allow companies to take advantage of the delay in the payment of taxes and insurance premiums, to repay the debt gradually – in equal installments during the year following the expiration of six months from the date of suspension.

the Government today said it will continue to develop measures to support the economy in conditions of coronavirus. On March 18, it allocated 1.8 trillion rubles, the total amount of aid under the first two packages of measures are estimated at 2.1 trillion rubles.