Moscow: Russia's international reserves rose by 5.1 percent last month to reach $680.271 billion. The Central Bank of Russia reported today that the reserves, which include gold and foreign currencies, increased in April from $647.358 billion to $680.271 billion.
According to Qatar News Agency, between January and April of this year, reserves grew by $71.203 billion, or 11.7 percent, up from $609.068 billion recorded at the beginning of January. The value of gold within the reserves increased by $18.086 billion in April 2025, reaching $247.036 billion. At the same time, gold's share in the total reserves rose to a record high of 36.3%.
Russia's international reserves are highly liquid foreign assets held by the Central Bank of Russia and the Russian government. They consist of foreign currencies, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), and gold.