The head of Sberbank, German Gref, believes that government officials should not frighten Russians with discussions about the de-dollarization of the economy. According to him, the dollar is currently still one of the main protective assets of citizens.

“You can not prohibit and restrict anything. As soon as we shake a little with our fingers, people will immediately pull out the money and hide it under the mattress. Just in case. To be more whole. There is a bitter experience, ”he told TASS.

Earlier, the Wall Street Journal reported that Russia is making efforts to reduce dollar dependence, they have already brought some results.

"The so-called dedollarization, which is supported by President Vladimir Putin and the Central Bank of Russia, should help soften the blow if Western sanctions are directed against the financial system," the newspaper notes.

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