MOSCOW, January 5. /TASS/. The US dollar dopped 54 kopecks against the Russian ruble to reach 59.92 rubles per dollar. This is the first time the dollar is worth below 60 rubles since July 31, 2015.

The euro dropped 55 kopecks comapered with Wednesday's close to reach 62.81 rubles.

The Russian currency is strengthening on higher oil prices. Brent crude futures with February delivery grew 0.34% on the ICE in London to $56.65 per barrel.