According to RIA Novosti, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Gref called the bank’s strategy correct, noting that practice proves this.

“When I came to my position, I came with a certain concept. If the concept is changed, then I don’t see my place in the company, ”he said.

In late December, it was reported that the government was discussing the Central Bank’s withdrawal from Sberbank’s capital.

The option of transferring a controlling stake in the company to the state due to a conflict of interest is currently being considered. So, the Central Bank is both a regulator and a shareholder.