Retail sales increased in Russia

According to the official figures, the unemployment in Russia grew in January, while retail sales increased.

The Russian statistical office announced on Monday that unemployment in January grew to 5.2 percent from the 5.1 percent of December.

Last year, unemployment was the lowest in August, 4.8 percent. A year ago, 5.6 percent was measured in January.

The Russian statistical office also reported that in January the country’s retail sales increased by 2.8 percent year-on-year after the 3.1 percent growth in December. (MTI)