Investing in Russia
Exchange(s), regular trading hours, the securities regulator, and the local gold-buying convention — sourced and dated. No live quotes, no index levels, no recommendations.
Markets
Currency: RUB · Region: Eastern Europe / Eurasia
Moscow Exchange (MOEX)
MIC: MISX · Currency: RUB · Timezone: Europe/Moscow
| Days | Regular hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 09:50–18:50 |
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 19:00–23:50 |
Source: https://www.moex.com/ · checked 2026-09-26. Regular session hours; public holidays not modelled.
See live open/closed status for this and other exchanges on Market hours.
Regulator
Bank of Russia (Central Bank of the Russian Federation) — securities market regulation function — https://www.cbr.ru/eng/securities_market/
Gold & silver convention
Typical local unit(s): Gram (g). Typical purity: 585 (14k), 750 (18k).
The 585 hallmark (14K, 58.5% pure gold) is the most common standard for jewellery in Russia and other post-Soviet states, having officially replaced the Soviet-era 583 standard in 1994. (Source: Lombard-Mos (gold assay reference))
Use the gold and silver reference pages to convert between units and price a given weight/purity — they support every unit and purity listed above.
Good to know
- Since 2022, Western sanctions and Russian capital controls have restricted or blocked trading, dividend repatriation and account access for investors classified as being from "unfriendly" jurisdictions on the Moscow Exchange. (Source: White & Case)
- The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) runs both a daytime main session and a separate evening session for many instruments, unlike most single-session exchanges. (Source: Moscow Exchange)
fin·calc tools for Russia
Frequently Asked Questions
What stock exchange does Russia have?
Moscow Exchange
Who regulates investing in Russia?
Bank of Russia (Central Bank of the Russian Federation) — securities market regulation function