Aleksei A. Lezhnin

At the present stage, the economies of the BRICS countries occupy an important role in the world arena, being one of the main drivers of global financial growth. The number of countries willing to join the BRICS is constantly increasing. Trade within the BRICS countries, their partners and the rest of the world is also increasing. Due to the geopolitical crisis and the sanctions imposed on Russia, there is a growing interest in the use of national currencies in settlements between the BRICS member countries. This situation necessitates a detailed examination of the main features of the nationa...