MOSCOW, August 26. /TASS/. The Russian stock market opens in the green, according to Moscow Exchange data.

The MOEX Russia Index gained 0.71% to 2,907.8 points. The RTS Index edged up by 0.88% to 1,137.21 points.

The yuan lost 0.55 kopecks against the ruble to 11.1655 rubles.