Bank of Russia
1 articleThe Bank of Russia is the central bank of the Russian Federation and the issuer of ruble banknotes and coins under national law. It sets monetary policy, manages reserves, supervises banks, oversees the national payment system and carries financial-stability and resolution responsibilities. Its powers are institutional and regulatory, whereas RUB is the monetary unit used in accounts and cash. The modern bank and ruble system must also be separated from the historical Soviet monetary framework.
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