MOSCOW, October 30. /TASS/. The Bank of Russia's monetary policy is aimed at preventing the Russian economy from returning to the state of the 1990s, Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina said at a plenary session of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament.

The regulator sees the first signs of an easing of the labor market, while the ruble is becoming a more attractive store of value for individuals and businesses.

According to the regulator, the Russian government will be able to contain rising gasoline prices without accelerating inflation, and will also ensure the availability of market mortgages while maintaining a steady decline in inflation.

TASS has collected key statements of the Governor of the Bank of Russia.

- The Bank of Russia sees room to lower the key rate next year.