Central Bank will not use images of iconic objects for modernized banknotes

The Central Bank has refused to depict religious buildings on the 1,000-ruble banknote, the reverse side of which the regulator is now working on again. The modernized 1,000-ruble banknote was put into circulation last October, but was quickly withdrawn due to the dissatisfaction of Orthodox activists.

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The Central Bank intends to adhere to the approach with the refusal to use religious objects for other banknotes scheduled for modernization - 500, 50 and 10 rubles.

"We will keep this principle for other banknotes that we have to modernize. After all, Russia is a multi-ethnic, multi-confessional country. It is inhabited by people with different unique traditions, people who profess different religions," said Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Sergei Belov.

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