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.
