OREANDA-NEWS One in three Russians is ready to receive social benefits in digital rubles, and almost one in five would like to use them to pay for goods and services in regular stores, according to the study "I will choose", which is available from RIA Novosti.

The digital ruble is a new form of the Russian national currency in addition to the existing cash and non-cash forms. It does not cancel or replace them, and starting from September 1, 2026, all systemically important banks and credit organizations recognized as significant in the payment services market must connect to the digital ruble platform.