
The rouble bounced back from early losses on Monday, supported by expectations of month-end tax payments and higher oil prices, while Russia's main stock index climbed to a more than one-year high.
By 1015 GMT, the rouble was 0.3% stronger against the dollar at 81.59 and had gained 0.7% to trade at 89.59 versus the euro. It had firmed 0.4% against the yuan to 11.85.