Russian Gazprom Company earned $ 57 bln in 2011, up 23% from 2010. 

According to RIA Novosti, last year’s index was lower than forecast. 

Gazprom sold 156.6 bcm of gas in 2011, up 5.7% from year earlier. Domestic sale rose 1.2% to 265.3 bcm . 

Gas sole to former USSR countries rose 16.4% to 81.7 bcm. Consequently, Gazprom got $21 bln-income. 

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