THE DIGITAL RUBLE AS LEGAL TENDER IN THE CONTEXT OF ENSURING A BALANCE BETWEEN THE PUBLIC INTERESTS OF THE STATE AND THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF PARTICIPANTS IN CIVIL CIRCULATION

The article analyzes the legal nature of the Digital Ruble as legal tender in the context of the entry into force of Federal Law No. 282-FZ of August 6, 2026, On Digital Currencies and Digital Rights. The public-law status of the Digital Ruble is examined, its differentiation from other digital objects is established, and the limits of circulation are systematized. The conclusion is substantiated that the legal regime of the Digital Ruble is formed primarily by financial-legal mechanisms, while civil-law regulation performs an auxiliary function.