Economist and lecturer at the RANEPA Vladislav Ginko commented on the change in the exchange rate, which, in his opinion, is more of an “emotional reaction”. 

52% of Russians make transfers through the Fast Payment System regularly, 45% have never used it.

The standard of living of Russians is now on average 30% higher than in the early 1990s, however, the differentiation of citizens' incomes is very significant even among state employees.