In the Kherson region began to pay pensions in rubles

As he noted in an interview with TASS, the residents of Genichesk, located near the Crimea, were the first to receive it.

At the same time, Saldo added that the hryvnia continues to be used in the region.

“Now the hryvnia is in use almost everywhere.

Gradually begins (the ruble is used. -

).

Genichesk is the closest city to Crimea, the security there is higher than in Kherson, they have already begun to issue pensions in rubles.

And gradually the ruble will be filled and naturally the hryvnia will decrease,” said Saldo.

Earlier in the Kherson region, they announced the transition to the ruble zone from May 1.