emirates7 - In April 2025, Russia's international reserves grew by 5.1 percent, reaching a total of $680.271 billion. According to the Central Bank of Russia, the reserves, which comprise gold and foreign currencies, increased from $647.358 billion to $680.271 billion during the month.
The value of gold in the reserves rose by $18.086 billion, bringing it to $247.036 billion.
As a result, gold’s proportion of the total reserves climbed to a record-high 36.3 percent. Russia's international reserves are liquid foreign assets held by the Central Bank and the Russian government, and they include foreign currencies, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), and gold.
The value of gold in the reserves rose by $18.086 billion, bringing it to $247.036 billion.
As a result, gold’s proportion of the total reserves climbed to a record-high 36.3 percent. Russia's international reserves are liquid foreign assets held by the Central Bank and the Russian government, and they include foreign currencies, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), and gold.