Intermediate Results of Introducing Digital Ruble in Russia

The article studies theoretical aspects of identifying digital currencies of central banks, whose introduction today is being accomplished by 98% of countries in the world, including Russia. The author analyzed and defined the notion of the digital ruble, studied its key characteristics and technological features and estimated principle intermediate results of its step-by-step introduction. In the research the author assessed the positive impact of digital ruble introduction on state, people, finance organizations and corporate sector, which underlines the necessity of its use at the current stage for state and economy. The article demonstrated prospects of further research on developing projects in the field of digital ruble use in international settlements.