The dollar rose by 79.22 kopeks against February 18.
The previous record was reported on February 7, 2009, when the dollar traded at 36.38 rubles.
The official euro-ruble exchange rate will be 45.97 rubles on Thursday, up 97.84 kopeks against Wednesday.
Author: Ksenia Kochneva
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Dollar Hits New Record High
The official dollar-ruble exchange rate for February 19 hit a record high of 36.43 rubles