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The aftermath of the Russian debt crisis

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In August 1998, the Russian Federation floated the rouble and declared a 90-day moratorium on its debts. The ensuing crisis led to a significant depreciation of the rouble and insolvency of most of the Russian banking system.

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(2007). The aftermath of the Russian debt crisis. In: Challenges at the Bank for International Settlements. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-72790-3_9

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