OREANDA-NEWS. October 8, 2012. For many years our republic has been paid careful attention by analysts of Fitch Ratings, authoritative international rating agency. Many parameters have been analyzed: financial and budgetary results, demographics, domestic political situation, etc. The purpose of analytics so careful is to make substantiated conclusions about the republic's capability to meet its liabilities.

On September, 28 Fitch Ratings has once again confirmed the Long-term rating of Karelia in foreign and local currency at the 'BB-' level. The national long-term rating is confirmed at the 'A(rus)' level, as well as the Short-term foreign currency rating at the 'B' level. The Long-term rating of the Republic of Karelia is 'Stable'.