Fyodor Sidorov, a private investor, founder of the School of Practical Investment, said in an interview with RT that the dollar exchange rate would not change dramatically over the next week. "Despite the fact that oil quotes act as a pressure factor for the ruble, the exchange rate of the national currency will be supported by the onset of the tax period," he explained.

Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin stressed that at the moment the dollar is becoming toxic for everyday operations.