Gov't posts export, import targets

The government expects Russia's exports to reach $469.1bn, and imports $292.5bn in 2008, RBC reports. For 2009, the government's social and economic development forecast for 2008-2009 puts the figures at $303.1bn and $284.7bn, respectively. The forecast is grounded on two conservative scenarios based on an oil price of $50 and $60 per barrel, as well as a baseline forecast based on an oil price of $50 a barrel.