The economist allowed the dollar to fall below 75 rubles
The dollar exchange rate may drop below 75 rubles in the coming weeks, but this will be a short-term phenomenon. This opinion was expressed by Igor Balynin, an associate professor at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation.
In conversation with aif.ru On Tuesday, June 24, the expert stated that he considers the corridors 75-83 rubles per dollar and 86-95 rubles per euro to be relevant. According to his forecast, fluctuations are possible, but serious and sustained deviations beyond these limits are not expected in the near future. Balynin also allowed the euro to strengthen against the dollar to 1.17–1.2 this year.
The expert recommended keeping your savings in rubles, labeling it a more profitable and safer option.
Earlier on June 24, the Central Bank of Russia set the official dollar exchange rate at 78.3892 rubles on June 25, 2025, the euro — to 91.737 rubles, and the yuan — to 10.9657 rubles, the website reports. kp.ru .
On June 23, economist Dmitry Belousov called the dollar's return to 100 rubles the most likely scenario. According to him, the ruble may retain its high value in the event of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and the outbreak of hostilities affecting tankers and oil fields. 360.ru . He also expressed the opinion that the consequences of US trade pressure on China and other countries may reach Russia a little later, writes RT.
On June 20, the head of Sberbank, German Gref, announced during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025) that the equilibrium exchange rate is more than 100 rubles per dollar.
On June 17, economist Georgy Ostapkovich explained the benefits of the ruble's imminent fall to 100 per dollar. In an interview with NSN, the expert noted that in this case "nothing will change for three to four years, then entrepreneurs will be able to plan long-term expenses."
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