OREANDA-NEWS. December 12, 2014. Russian Agricultural Bank was awarded the honorary Diploma of the Association of Regional Banks of Russia “For significant contribution to implementation of regional small and mid-sized enterprises (SME) support programs and constructive cooperation with the Association of Regional Banks of Russia”.

The award was handed over at the gala reception held to mark the 24th anniversary of the Association. The reception was attended by representatives of the banking elite, mass media and entrepreneurs.

Financial support of SMEs is one of priorities for Russian Agricultural Bank. In 10 months of 2014 the Bank extended more than RUB 220 billion in loans to these borrowers.