The Bank of Russia has published its official exchange rates for July 7, setting the US dollar at 77.9695 rubles and the euro at 89.2595 rubles.

The dollar rate represents an increase of 74.31 kopecks compared to the previous day's figure, while the euro rose by 1.22 rubles.

These daily fixings serve as a reference point for domestic transactions and import duties.

The movement indicates a slight softening of the ruble against major trading partners' currencies.

The dollar's rise to nearly 78 rubles marks a continuation of the gradual depreciation trend observed in recent sessions.

Context from earlier in the week shows the central bank had set the dollar at 77.2264 rubles for the July 4-6 period.