How Close Are Russias Banks to the Brink?

The video discusses the financial crisis involving Trust Bank, highlighting Bruce Willis' role in its advertising. It explores the Russian government's swift actions to stabilize the banking system, including increasing deposit insurance and intervening in the ruble's value. The ruble experienced significant fluctuations, with government measures to support it. Additionally, the video covers the political tension surrounding a Facebook event related to Alexei Navalny, illustrating the challenges of social media regulation in Russia.

What was one of the measures taken by the Russian government to support the banking system?

• Nationalizing all banks

• Increasing taxes on banks

• Allowing the Deposit Insurance scheme to take equity stakes in banks

• Reducing interest rates

Why did Trust Bank lose the confidence of Russian investors?

• They were nationalized by the government

• They offered high interest rates on dollar deposits but faced a crisis

• They were involved in a major fraud scandal

• They stopped offering interest on deposits

What role did Bruce Willis play in Trust Bank's advertising?

• He was the face of their campaign

• He was a financial advisor

• He was a major investor

• He was a critic of the bank

What was a key factor in the ruble's temporary stabilization?

• A decrease in inflation

• Government intervention requiring exporters to buy rubles

• Increased foreign investment

• A rise in oil prices

Which major Russian company was involved in buying rubles to stabilize the currency?

• Rosneft

• Gazprom

• Sberbank

• Lukoil

Why was a Facebook event page for a dissident gathering removed?

• It violated Facebook's community guidelines

• It was under pressure from Russian regulators

• It was a fake event

• It was postponed by the organizers

What was the planned timing of the demonstration related to the Facebook event page?

• The anniversary of a historical event

• The verdict and sentencing of Alexei Navalny

• A national holiday

• The start of the Russian Parliament's session