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Analyzing the monetary policy of the Bank of Russia

Received: 21 April 2025

Accepted: 19 June 2025

Available online: 29 January 2026

Subject Heading: Banking

JEL Classification: Е49, Е50, Е58, Е59

Pages: 93-109

https://doi.org/10.24891/rcrjga

Subject. This article discusses the monetary policy of the Bank of Russia.
Objectives. The article aims to analyze the monetary policy of the Bank of Russia and describe it.
Methods. For the study, I used the general scientific research and special economic and mathematical methods.
Results. The article provides a detailed description of the current monetary policy of the Bank of Russia and the relevant measures it is taking to improve the attractiveness of bank deposits, reduce demand for loans, and stabilize the exchange rate.
Conclusions. The identified characteristics of the monetary policy of the Bank of Russia are informative for Russian and foreign analysts and can help investors develop adaptive economic strategies.

Keywords: assets, monetary policy, deposits, loans, risks

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