Ruble (noun)

The basic monetary unit of Russia and the former Soviet Union, equal to 100 kopecks.

Origin:

Early 18th century: from russian rubl", from old russian rubl", from ru- "mix" + -bl" "-able" (because the early ruble was a coin made from mixed metals).

Examples:

1. The ruble has lost value against the dollar in recent years.
2. The country's economic crisis has led to a drastic devaluation of the ruble.
3. The price of goods and services has risen sharply due to the depreciation of the ruble.
4. The government's attempts to stabilize the ruble have had limited success.
5. Many Russians have turned to foreign currencies to protect their savings from the ruble's fluctuations.