The RUB 50 note features a monument to Peter the Great in St. Petersburg on the front, symbolizing Russia’s naval power and modernization under his reign. The reverse shows the Rostral Columns and the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, iconic landmarks of the city. The note is blue and incorporates advanced security features including a watermark, security thread, and microprinting.

The RUB 100 note displays the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow on the front, celebrating Russian performing arts. The reverse depicts the statue of Apollo and architectural motifs of the theatre. Printed in green, the note includes tactile markings, a color-shifting security thread, and microtext.

The RUB 200 note highlights the Monument to the Russian Navy in Sevastopol on the front. The reverse features the Tauric Chersonesos, representing Crimea’s historical heritage. Orange in color, the note incorporates see-through registration devices and advanced anti-counterfeit elements.

The RUB 500 note portrays the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg on the front. The reverse displays the monument to Peter the Great and the Neva River. Its purple-blue hue includes color-shifting ink, raised printing, and transparent security elements.

The RUB 1000 note shows the Monument to Yaroslav the Wise in Yaroslavl on the front, highlighting regional heritage. The reverse depicts the St. John the Baptist Church in Yaroslavl and the Volga River. The note is blue-green and incorporates tactile patterns, holographic elements, and microprinting.

The RUB 5000 note features the monument to Nikolay Muravyov-Amursky in Khabarovsk on the front. The reverse depicts the bridge over the Amur River and local scenery, reflecting the Russian Far East. Printed in red-orange, the note includes advanced security features such as watermarks, security threads, and tactile markings.

The 5 Russian Ruble note issued in 1997 features a gray-green color scheme. The front displays a view of the Novgorod Kremlin and the Millennium of Russia monument, symbolizing the historic roots of the Russian state. The reverse shows the St. Sophia Cathedral in Veliky Novgorod. Though now withdrawn from circulation, it remains a collectible note representing Russia’s post-Soviet monetary history.

The 10 Russian Ruble note from the 1997 series is predominantly brown and green. The obverse features a panoramic view of the Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric dam and bridge over the Yenisei River, symbolizing industrial power. The reverse depicts the Paraskeva Pyatnitsa Chapel in Krasnoyarsk. This note was widely used before being replaced by coins and polymer versions, marking a key phase in modern Russian currency evolution.