Russia's international reserves continued to grow

In Russia, for the period from 15 to 22 April 2011 increased by $ 5.1 billion, while the percentage at 0.99% - from $ 512.8 billion to $ 517.9 billion, informs Department external and public relations of the Central Bank of Russia. From 1 January 2011 had risen by 8%. Then the volume of international reserves of Russia amounted to $ 479.379 billion Thus, Russia's international reserves increased again to levels first reached in April 2008, notes the Herald. A record - $ 598.1 billion - international reserves reached on Aug. 8, 2008. Note that Russia's reserves increased for the tenth consecutive week.