During trading on the Moscow Exchange on Wednesday, April 7, the dollar rate exceeded 78 rubles, which has happened for the first time since November last year, according to trade data.

The euro also broke a five-month maximum, rising above 92 rubles. As of 11:50 am, the dollar is trading at 77.73 rubles and the euro – at 92.35 rubles.

The Russian stock market reacts faintly to the weakening of the national currency. The Moscow Exchange index is growing within half a percent, and the RTS index is losing almost the same.