The dollar rate increased by 17 kopecks - up to 76.27 rubles.

The euro exchange rate fell by 2 kopecks and amounted to 89.12 rubles.

Earlier, the leading researcher at Moscow State University economist Andrey Kolganov gave a forecast of the ruble exchange rate.

In an interview with Newinform, he called a scenario unlikely, according to which by the end of 2020 the Russian currency will be at the level of 70 rubles per dollar.