Russian government believe that it is necessary to legalize operations with cryptocurrency. They say that it will help the state to fight illegal money transfers. Moreover, central bank has the same opinion but with the condition of creating own russian cryptocurrency. What do you think about it?
Russia, and Putin specifically, has always been very keen on adopting new technologies especially cryptocurrencies. I imagine because it seems to be always competing with the US just like the way we see in how they were racing to get the first man on the moon.
Nevertheless, until they actually make official announcements or legalize anything, I would consider anything being said as just pure "hype."