The Central Bank of the Russian Federation, commonly known as the Bank of Russia, also called the Central Bank of Russia, is the central bank of the Russian Federation. The bank was established on 13 July 1990. It traces its beginnings to the State Bank of the Russian Empire established in 1860.
The bank is headquartered on Neglinnaya Street in Moscow. Its functions are described in the Constitution of Russia, as well as in federal law.
