The central bank noted that to return inflation to 4%, a longer period of strict DCU is needed.

The central bank noted that to return inflation to 4%, a longer period of strict DCU is needed.

To return inflation to the 4% target, a longer period of moderately tight monetary conditions will be required, Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Neviolina said. "Inflation in the sustainable part remains at a high level, the expectations for inflation in the economy are close to the records of recent years.