N e w s

The gold and foreign exchange reserves of Russia have decreased from $45,7 bln to $45,5 bln since October 11 to 18, 2002. International reserves are high fluid financial assets; they include monetary gold, special rights of borrowing, reserves position in IMF and foreign currency.

After July 1, 2002, the published figures of gold and foreign exchange reserves are reduced for the sum of floating liabilities of Central Bank of Russian Federation in article eight currencies.