(4 Jan 1998) T/I 10:41:59
Russians are coming to terms with the latest economic upheaval -
a three-digit change in the denomination of rouble.
They've been preparing for the loss of the last three zeros from
the currency since August, and the New Year has made it reality.
It means the value on currency markets against the US dollar,
which stood at close to 6,000, will stand at close to six
roubles.
The Russian bank has set up a special denomination 'hot line' to
try to ease citizen's worries. But, many fear that any change
can only mean they will lose out.
SHOWS:
MOSCOW, RUSSIA 4/1
Russian roubles being printed and processed;
People crowding into sberbank (government bank);
VOX POP woman (in Russian): "I don't know what to think. Of
course they are going to cheat us pensioners. I don't doubt
it."
VOX POP man (in Russian) about the 'hot line': "What's the
point? There's only one telephone and millions of people with
questions. No one will ever be able to get through.";
VOX POP woman (in Russian): "In general, if some problems
arise I'll call them (the hot line) -- where else would I
turn?";
EXT. Russian Central Bank;
INT hot line office -- consultants answering callers'
questions about new roubles;
Runs: 2.16
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