Commitments, contingencies and operating risks - ECL allowances (Details) - Loss allowance / Impairment ₽ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018 RUB (₽)
Changes in the ECL allowances
Changes because of financial instruments (originated or acquired)/derecognized during the reporting period	₽ 27
ECL allowance under IFRS 9 as end of the year	(84)
Opening balance after application of IFRS 9
Changes in the ECL allowances
ECL allowance under IFRS 9 as of beginning of the year	₽ (111)

The amount of the exposure to credit risk on loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts. [Refer: Loan commitments [member]; Financial guarantee contracts [member]; Credit risk [member]]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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