... economically, the US is well aware that payments for pipeline gas are routed through Gazprombank, and at present, there is no alternative method for payment. Meanwhile, the US is deliberately cutting off Russian gas supplies not from March 1 or April 1,... ... What was the previous setup? According to the decree from 2022, companies from unfriendly countries had to transfer their currency to Gazprombank for gas payments, which then exchanged it for rubles on the Moscow Exchange and sent the rubles to Gazprom....

... in a strong currency is another means of diversification. Currency deposits currently yield approximately 2–5% in foreign currency, while foreign government bonds yield 3–6% (in dollars/euros). The primary risk is fluctuations in the ruble exchange ... ... strengthens, dollar deposits will return with a loss in rubles. However, if the ruble falls, foreign assets provide additional income. Alternatives. The risks and complexities of cryptocurrencies and private real estate exceed the scope of this article. Cryptocurrencies ...

... stop capital outflows. Increase in Imports The gradual recovery of demand for imported goods increased the need for foreign currency, putting additional pressure on the ruble. Forecasts for 2025 Reuters Forecasts the dollar exchange rate to be between ... ... Economic Development of the Russian Federation Estimates the average annual ruble exchange rate in 2025 at 96.5 rubles per dollar. Alternative Scenarios Some experts suggest both further weakening of the ruble to 120 per dollar and strengthening below the 100 ...

... Alternative to the Markets of London and New York The launch of the St. Petersburg Precious Metals Exchange is viewed as an important alternative to Western platforms like the London over-the-counter gold market (LBMA) and the COMEX exchange in New York. Following ... ... control of Western exchanges. This represents another step toward de-dollarization—transitioning to settlements in national currencies and reducing the dollar's role in global trade. In recent years, central banks of BRICS countries and several other ...

... money, and exchange it for your chosen coin. It is worth mentioning mining separately—the process of generating new coins using computational technology. Strictly speaking, mining is not a method of "buying" cryptocurrency, but rather an alternative way of obtaining it. In the case of Bitcoin and some other currencies, you can set up equipment (such as powerful graphics cards or ASIC miners) to perform complex calculations for the network and receive cryptocurrency rewards. However, as of 2025, mining has become quite challenging and costly: high competition,...