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stuck with rubles

Way to Russia Talk Lounge Forum Index -> Travel Advice (Practicalities)

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lyssib
Just Starting

Joined: 21 Jul 2006
Posts: 4

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:11 pm Post subject: stuck with rubles

didn't realize that the only money changing at the airport would be before security, so ended up back in the US with a couple hundred dollars worth of rubles. I know banks here won't take 'em, any other ideas?

overseas_expat
VIP

Joined: 11 Jan 2005
Posts: 741
Location: Moscow

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:36 am Post subject:

Hang on to them. The Russian government has imminent plans to make the ruble a convertable currency, which means that you will be able to exchange them into other currencies in countries outside of Russia. Wait a while, I think it will happen.

lyssib
Just Starting

Joined: 21 Jul 2006
Posts: 4

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:52 pm Post subject:

interesting... thanks

Rick
Moderator

Joined: 04 May 2005
Posts: 854
Location: Касабланка

Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:35 am Post subject:

Over the past few years the dollar has been sinking against the rouble. Not sure what will happen when it is convertible at last.. But I'd keep them for the time being or maybe exchange them with someone I know (personally) that went to Russia at a fair rate.

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