The ruble against the dollar fell by 3.1% and tested the mark of 65.00.

However, since then, the Russian currency has shown a recovery of 4.6% and is now trading better than the closing levels of the previous day. The ruble increased the growth rate after the comments of the Minister of Finance of the USA of Stephen the Man, who said he adheres to the January version of the report which does not recommend to extend US sanctions on Russia's national debt.