Survey on the Use of Russia’s Digital Ruble
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On October 21, 2026, a survey released by VTB showed that the primary motivation for Russians opening digital ruble accounts was curiosity and trying new things, selected by 42% of respondents. Among uses of the digital ruble, transfers were the most common, accounting for 28%; government payments and online shopping accounted for 24% and 23%, respectively. Approximately 35% of respondents had opened digital ruble accounts but had not yet used them. Respondents also hoped to receive cashback or discounts, expand the range of merchants accepting the digital ruble, and support offline transactions. Meanwhile, the Russian State Duma passed a bill in its first reading that would grant the Central Bank of Russia the authority to restrict cross-border digital ruble transactions.
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- CryptopolitanSurvey shows opening digital ruble accounts in Russia is mainly driven by curiosity
A survey conducted by VTB shows that people opening digital ruble accounts in Russia are mainly motivated by curiosity and a desire to try something new, with 42% of respondents citing this reason. Transfers are the most common use of digital ruble transactions, accounting for 28%, followed by government payments at 24% and online shopping at 23%, while about 35% of respondents only opened an account. Respondents want cashback or discounts, more merchants accepting the digital ruble, and support for offline transactions; meanwhile, a bill passed by the Russian State Duma in its first reading would grant the Central Bank of Russia the power to restrict cross-border digital ruble transactions.
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