As the Russian ruble plunges to repeated record lows and the Central Bank ramps up market interventions to defend it, few want to mention Aug. 17, 1998.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
The Moscow Times: Specter of 1998 default stalks Russia’s record ruble falls
Members of a social network group \"I Really Like Putin\" perform in front or a two-meter Russian Ruble coin in Moscow on August 18, 2011, during their action in support of Russia's currency.
