1000 RUB #445

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Moscow Kremlin ensemble with Saint Basil's Cathedral. The Kremlin, the historic fortified complex in the heart of Moscow, serves as the official residence of the Russian president. Saint Basil's Cathedral (1555–1561), with its distinctive colorful onion domes, was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible to commemorate the capture of Kazan. This note represents the first post-Soviet Russian currency issue, retaining Soviet-era imagery during the transitional period of 1992–1993.

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Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870–1924), revolutionary leader, founder of the Bolshevik Party and the Soviet state. Lenin led the October Revolution of 1917 and served as the first leader of Soviet Russia and then the Soviet Union until his death. His portrait appeared on Soviet and early Russian Federation banknotes as the dominant political figure of 20th-century Russian history. The State Emblem of the USSR appears at upper left.

History

This 1000-ruble note was issued in 1992 as part of the first Russian Federation currency series following the dissolution of the USSR in December 1991. Despite being issued by the newly independent Russian Federation, the notes retained Soviet-era design elements including Lenin's portrait and the State Bank of the USSR inscription, reflecting the transitional nature of this issue. The series was printed with the year 1992 and circulated briefly before being replaced by the 1993 series as Russia underwent severe hyperinflation. The note was demonetized in 1993 when the Russian government introduced a reformed ruble series. Printed by Goznak (Russian State Mint), the traditional Soviet and Russian currency printer. Serial number format follows Soviet-era conventions with Cyrillic prefix 'ВЛ'.