During the trades, the dollar has fallen below 72 rubles for the first time since July last year, after which it has slightly corrected, according to the data of the site.

The American currency was worth 71.98 at the minimum, as of 11:30 it rose to 72.08 rubles. The euro is also weakening against the ruble, it has fallen to 87.74 rubles, correcting later.

The reason for the strengthening of the Russian currency is the upcoming meeting of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank, at which, as analysts expect, the regulator will raise the key rate again.