The ruble has been strengthened sharply during trading on March 15.

At the time of publication, the dollar was trading at 73.06 rubles. Therefore, the growth of the Russian national currency rate compared to the level of close of previous trading session amounted to 0.26 rubles per dollar, or 0.4 percent.

During the session, the dollar dropped to 72.99 rubles, which was a record since December 17 the last year.

At the time of publication, the euro rate reached 87.19 rubles. Decrease in comparison with the close of the session on March 12 amounted to 0.49 rubles, or 0.6 percent.