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Historically cautious of cryptocurrencies, the Russian government has undergone a dramatic pivot. Moving from a stance of outright opposition to one of reluctant acceptance, the central bank and finance ministry seem to be reconciling their differences as they recognize the necessity of blockchain technologies in enhancing Russia's economic sovereignty. Following a notable policy shift, they began constructing a legal framework to facilitate cross-border cryptocurrency transactions, signaling a move towards the normalization of Bitcoin in state-sponsored economic activities.