Central banking
The Bank of Russia took up this function in 2013.
Megaregulator
These banks deal directly with individuals
Retail banks
Founded in 2006, this bank is famous for its online platform and its focus on small and medium businesses.
T-bank
This type of loan is used specifically to buy a home
Mortgage
In 2008, this bank was involved in a major scandal over mortgage-backed securities, contributing to the global financial crisis.
Lehman Brothers
The Bank of Russia shall have an authorised capital of ______
three billion rubles
This type of bank "underwrites" (guarantees the sale of) stock and bond issues
Investment bank
The working capital is put in this institution to protect the bank's depositors.
Trust fund
This card allows you to borrow money from the bank up to a certain limit
Credit card
This bank was founded in 1694, is one of the oldest banks still in operation and is known for its historic headquarters on Threadneedle Street
The Bank of England
A key element of the legal status of the Bank of Russia
Independence
They are not-for-profit organizations owned by their customers
Credit unions
What is the minimum amount of capital for a universal licence?
1 billion rubles
This is an instruction you give to your bank to automatically pay a fixed amount to a specified recipient at regular intervals.
Standing order
This 2002 film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a real-life con artist who poses as a doctor, pilot, and lawyer while stealing millions from banks
Catch me if you can
The Bank of Russia is accountable to _______
the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
This concept is forbidden in Islamic finance
Interest
What is the maximum insurance coverage for depositors?
1.4 million rubles
This account allows you to buy and sell investments such as stocks and bonds.
Brokerage account
This 2008 film is based on a real-life robbery at a London bank, which was one of the largest in British history, and it stars Jason Statham.
The Bank Job
In 1860, this Emperor of Russia signed a decree to establish the State Bank.
Alexander II
Sometimes they are known as marketplace lenders
Non-bank lenders
The Russian state holds majority stakes in these top two banks
SBER and VTB
This document shows all transactions and the balance of your bank account over a period.
Bank statement
How many operating banks are there in Russia?
(As of the 1st of November 2025)
306