Russia's international reserves up $71 bln as of June - CBR

Russia's international reserves have grown to $547.4 billion as of June 1, up $71 billion since the start of 2008, the Central Bank of Russia said on Friday. v

MOSCOW, June 6 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's international reserves have grown to $547.4 billion as of June 1, up $71 billion since the start of 2008, the Central Bank of Russia said on Friday.

As of May 1, reserves amounted to $534.4 billion, the Central Bank said on its website.

The international reserves are composed of foreign currency, gold, special drawing rights (SDRs), a reserve position in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other assets.