Intermediate Results of Introducing Digital Ruble in Russia
https://doi.org/10.21686/2413-2829-2026-1-148-160
Abstract
The article studies theoretical aspects of identifying digital currencies of central banks, whose introduction today is being accomplished by 98% of countries in the world, including Russia. The author analyzed and defined the notion of the digital ruble, studied its key characteristics and technological features and estimated principle intermediate results of its step-by-step introduction. In the research the author assessed the positive impact of digital ruble introduction on state, people, finance organizations and corporate sector, which underlines the necessity of its use at the current stage for state and economy. The article demonstrated prospects of further research on developing projects in the field of digital ruble use in international settlements.
About the Author
A. A. Baboshkina
Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Russian Federation;
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
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Anastasia A. Baboshkina, PhD, Researcher of the Department of International Finance of MGIMO University; Associate Professor of the Department of International Business of the Financial University
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Baboshkina A.A. Intermediate Results of Introducing Digital Ruble in Russia. Vestnik of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. 2026;(1):148-160. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21686/2413-2829-2026-1-148-160
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