Generalizing assessment of the existing economic situation (Adaptability index) has demonstrated in Q2 2016 the fact that the Russian economy persisted in high level of adaptability to the 2014–2016 crisis. By the end of two months of the quarter, the indicator hit the all-time maximum of 72%....

The data obtained by Gaidar Institute's business surveys show that anticipations concerning consumer growth in May, which encouraged enterprises to increase their output, were not borne out, and the June growth in output against weakening demand became a problem for the Russian industrial...