Russian ruble rises 59 kopecks to 79.45/US dollar for Tuesday

MOSCOW, Apr 18 (PRIME) -- The official rate of the Russian ruble for Tuesday grew by 59.08 kopecks to 79.4529 against the U.S. dollar, according to the central bank.

The ruble increased by 64.26 kopecks against the euro to 86.4289.

The value of the dual-currency basket comprising U.S. $0.55 and 0.45 euros stood at 82.5921 rubles.

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