Russia's international reserves amounted to $578.4 billion as of March 3

"The volume of international reserves as of March 3 amounted to $578.4 billion, down $2.3 billion, or 0.4%, over the week," the statement said.

It is clarified that the changes occurred under the influence of a negative revaluation, as well as operations carried out under the budget rule.

Earlier, the head of the Central Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, said that the Russian financial system performed well against the backdrop of sanctions.