The Bank of Russia prepared its Annual Report for 2024 in accordance with Federal Law No. 86-FZ, dated 10 July 2002, "On the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (Bank of Russia)’". The Annual Report contains information about the Bank of Russia’s work, the analysis of the economic situation in Russia, including the financial market, the balance of payments, and the NPS, as well as the Bank of Russia’s annual financial statements, auditors’ reports, information about the National Financial Board’s decision on the assessment of auditors’ independence, and the statement by the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation. Long-term development and macroeconomic stability objectives were the main ones in the financial market over the course of 2024. As before, the Bank of Russia’s priority was to ensure consumer protection in the financial market. Digital projects and new financial products and services were implemented on a wide scale. The financial system remained resilient, performing its functions smoothly.