OREANDA-NEWS. December 29, 2014. Russian Agricultural Bank received the National Banking Award presented by the Association of Russian Banks in the category ‘For achievements in lending to the real sector of economy’.

Financial support of the real sector of the economy is one of priorities for RusAg. Since its inception in 2000, the Bank has provided more than RUB 3.9 trillion in loans, of these - RUB 592 billion in January – November 2014, for the sector development.

The National Banking Award was established in 2005 by the Association of Russian Banks and the National Banking Journal. The winners are chosen by a jury comprising most reputable experts of Russian financial market. In 2014, the award was given in 17 categories with more than 30 leading Russian banks participating.