OREANDA-NEWS. In April-July 2016, the total nominal value of federal government bonds (OFZ) sold by the Bank of Russia from its own portfolio was 132.111 billion rubles worth. Also, in January-May 2016, OFZ owned by the Bank of Russia were redeemed which overall nominal value was 31.935 billion rubles.

  OFZ nominal value in billion rubles
Sold in April 2016 60.694
Sold in May 2016 59.207
Sold in June 2016 11.580
Sold in July 2016 0.630
Redeemed in January-May 2016 31.935
Balance as of 1 August 2016 66.490

The Bank of Russia sells OFZ issues within stock trading sessions at CJSC MICEX Stock Exchange. At the same time the Bank of Russia is doing its best to minimize the influence of sales on OFZ market.