After initially dire predictions of a double-digit GDP slump, analysts and officials have gradually been improving forecasts as the Russian economy demonstrates better-than-anticipated resilience.
But the decline will continue at a similar pace in 2023, with analysts now forecasting a 2.5% drop.
Over time, economists have acknowledged that the contraction is likely to be less sudden, but more prolonged than first expected.
"We cannot rule out a deeper contraction next year when compared with 2022, it could be 5-6%."
After a rate hold on Dec. 16, the bank will continue easing monetary policy in 2023, the poll suggested, with the key rate set to end next year at 6.75%.