Acquisitions and business combinations - Fair value of assets contributed (JSC Tochka) (Details) - RUB (₽) ₽ in Millions		12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Acquisitions and business combinations
Loss on set up of associate		₽ (267)
JSC Tochka
Acquisitions and business combinations
Property and equipment	₽ 47
Intangible assets	88
Cash, accounts receivable and promissory notes	1,753
Total	1,888
Group's share (45%)	850
Contribution of the Group	1,117
Loss on set up of associate	₽ (267)
Share in entity according to share in dividends and potential capital gains	45.00%	45.00%

The fair value, at acquisition date, of the consideration transferred in a business combination. [Refer: Business combinations [member]]

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The amount recognised as of the acquisition date for identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination. [Refer: Intangible assets other than goodwill; Business combinations [member]]

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