Deripaska compared launch of digital money with flight to Gagarin space

Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska compared the importance of launching a digital ruble with a flight into space of Yuri Gagarin, expressing the opinion that it was necessary to do two years ago.

“It was needed two years ago … And next year, after the launch of the digital yuan, it will simply be shamefully not to run. It is now more important for our country than Gagarin’s flight to space in 61st!” – Posted Deripaska in his Telegram Channel.

The launch format of the digital ruble is currently being discussed by the Government of Russia, it is assumed that it will be in the form of a unique digital code, which is stored in a special electronic wallet, and will be a full-fledged payment facility on a regular ruble.