Russians should not be upset that the ruble is starting to weaken. About this TV channel “360” declaration political scientist, economist, businessman Yevgeny Zmiev.
“On the contrary, you should rejoice. In case of international division of labor, especially if it is an export-oriented country like Russia, the country with the cheaper currency wins,” he said.
According to him, Russia provides energy carriers, agricultural products, fertilizers and other products. At the same time, producers receive income in foreign currency, convert it into rubles and pay more taxes accordingly.
He added that the situation will be beneficial for the economy with the return of the dollar to 120 rubles. That is, the situation with the budget deficit will improve sharply towards the surplus. There will also be growth in the economy, where the money received will be enough for all needs, including the growth of pensions and social benefits.
April 6 Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov declarationThat the rise in the prices of Russian energy carriers will cause the ruble to strengthen. According to him, since the price of the Russian national currency depends on the balance of trade, this will have a positive effect on the strengthening of the ruble.