Almost Half of Russians Ready to Use Digital Ruble — TASS

cryptonews.ruPublicado a 2026-07-31Actualizado a 2026-07-31

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A TASS report reveals significant public interest in the digital ruble (CBDC). Nearly half of Russians are ready to use it, with 18% actively willing and 36% prepared to adopt it once it becomes more widespread. Interest is highest among younger demographics: 62% of those aged 18-24, 45% of those aged 25-44, and 31% of those over 45 are open to it. Awareness is high, with 70% of respondents having some knowledge of the digital ruble. However, only 32% claim a good understanding, while 38% are only vaguely familiar, and 30% know almost nothing. People primarily learn about new financial tools from mass media (32%), banks/financial services (28%), relatives/friends (18%), and social media (11%). The Bank of Russia is pushing adoption with economic incentives starting January 1, 2027, rewarding banks for salary payments in digital rubles. Major banks are required to enable all clients to conduct CBDC transactions from September 1 of this year. The survey was conducted by "Vyberu.ru" and "Eurokredit.ru" with 2,976 participants.

36% of survey participants reported that they are ready to start using the digital ruble later — after this method of payment becomes more widespread. At the same time, 18% of respondents stated that they do not consider switching to it, according to the publication.

Young Russians show the highest interest in the digital ruble, TASS writes. In the age group from 18 to 24 years old, 62% of those surveyed are ready to use the central bank's digital currency (CBDC). Among Russians aged 25 to 44, 45% gave such an answer, and among respondents over 45 — 31%, assure the study's authors.

70% of survey participants, TASS reported, have an idea of the digital ruble. Of them, 32% reportedly stated that they understand well the principle of operation and purpose of the Russian CBDC, while 38% are only generally familiar with it. 30% of respondents said they know practically nothing about the digital ruble, the study's authors lamented.

Most often, the audience of "Vyberu.ru" and "Eurokredit.ru" receives information about new financial instruments from mass media — this option was named by 32%. 28% learn about them through banks and financial services. 18% — from relatives and acquaintances, and 11% each — from social networks and other sources, TASS writes. "Vyberu.ru" and "Eurokredit.ru" claim to have surveyed 2976 people.

Earlier, the Bank of Russia announced economic incentives to increase the number of operations with digital rubles. Starting January 1, 2027, commercial banks are promised a reward for every payment of salaries to employees in digital rubles made by their client organizations. Large banks are required to allow all their clients to conduct operations with the Russian CBDC starting from September 1 of this year.

Preguntas relacionadas

QAccording to the TASS article, what percentage of Russians are ready to use the digital ruble immediately or in the future?

AAccording to the TASS article, almost half of Russians are ready to use the digital ruble. Specifically, 36% are ready to start using it later after it becomes more widespread, and combined with those already ready (the specific initial percentage is not given but implied to be part of the 'almost half'), the total approaches 50%.

QWhich age group shows the highest interest in using Russia's central bank digital currency (CBDC), and what is the percentage?

AThe highest interest in using Russia's digital ruble (CBDC) is shown by the youngest age group. Among Russians aged 18 to 24, 62% are ready to use it.

QWhat do the survey results reveal about the public's understanding of the digital ruble?

AThe survey reveals that 70% of participants have some idea about the digital ruble. Of these, 32% claim to understand its workings and purpose well, while 38% are only vaguely familiar. The remaining 30% reported knowing practically nothing about it.

QWhat is the most common source of information about new financial tools for the surveyed audience of 'Viberu.ru' and 'Eurokredit.ru'?

AThe most common source of information about new financial tools for the surveyed audience is mass media, with 32% naming this option. Banks and financial services are the source for 28%, relatives and acquaintances for 18%, and social media and other sources for 11% each.

QWhat measure has the Bank of Russia announced to increase the number of digital ruble transactions, and when will it take effect?

AThe Bank of Russia has announced economic incentives to increase the number of digital ruble transactions. Starting January 1, 2027, commercial banks will receive a reward for every salary payment made by their corporate clients to employees in digital rubles.

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