MOSCOW, May 19. /TASS/. Russia’s stock market closed in the green on Monday as the ruble-denominated MOEX Index added 1.49% to 2,882.63 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index gained 1.94% to 1,129.27 points. The yuan exchange rate against the ruble lost 8 kopecks to 11.07 rubles during the day.

The leaders of growth were shares of MKB (+3.04%), Mechel preferred shares (+1.43%), Mechel ordinary shares (+1.19%), Bashneft preferred shares (+1.17%) and Pharmsintez shares (+1%).

The leaders of decline were shares of Rostelecom (-2.2%), RusHydro shares (-2.07%), MTS securities (-1.78%) and PhosAgro shares (-1.71%).

BCS World of Investment expects the MOEX Index at 2,775 - 2,925 points on May 20.

Freedom Finance Global projects the MOEX Index at 2,850-2,950 points on Tuesday. The USD/RUB pair is expected to trade at the 79-81 rubles range, the EUR/RUB pair is projected at the 89-91 rubles range, while the CNY/RUB pair is expected at the 11-11.4 rubles range.