The dollar rate increased by 12 kopecks - up to 77.20 rubles.

The euro rate rose by 5 kopecks and amounted to 89.95 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.