Founded in 2000 by a special decree of the Russian President, Russian Agricultural Bank (JSC) is 100% owned by the Russian Federation. It was established with the mission to be the key financial institution supporting the country's agro-industrial complex. While it has a special focus on agricultural lending and rural development, RSHB operates as a universal commercial bank, providing a full range of banking services to corporate and retail clients, including loans, deposits, payment services, and investment products through one of the largest branch networks in Russia.