MOSCOW, January 21. /TASS/. The Russian Ministry of Finance announces an auction for an issue of federal loan (OFZ) bonds.

Fixed-income OFZ bonds of Issue 26247 mature on May 11, 2039 will be offered to investors on January 22, the ministry said.

Bids can be submitted via the Moscow Exchange or the St. Petersburg Currency Exchange.

Settlements under transactions made at the auction will be performed on the next business day.