Claim False

Doubling Russia's GDP by 2010 is a realistic goal.

Vladimir Putin: Doubling Russia's GDP by 2010 is a realistic goal. Published Aug 17, 2004. Status: False. Putin's goal was to double Russia's GDP (+100%) by 20...

Actor: Vladimir Putin
Topic: Economy
Status: False
Published: Aug 17, 2004
Deadline: Dec 31, 2010

Doubling Russia's GDP by 2010 is a realistic goal.

FactTracker assessment

Putin's goal was to double Russia's GDP (+100%) by 2010, but actual cumulative real GDP growth fell far short...

Verification rule: Event occurs: Doubling Russia's GDP by 2010 is a realistic goal.; window 2004-08-17 to 2010-12-31

Original source: rferl.org