The Bank of Russia Report for 2001, drafted in pursuance of the Federal Law on the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (Bank of Russia), reflects the efforts made by the Bank of Russia to increase the stability of the ruble, strengthen the banking sector and improve the payment system. The Report contains data on the development of the Bank of Russia system, its organisational structure, personnel management and internal control, the activities aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the Bank of Russia measures to fulfil the functions assigned to it by legislation. Certified by auditors, Bank of Russia financial statements serve as a major and reliable source of information for all economic agents, ensuring the necessary level of openness and transparency of Bank of Russia activities.