March 11, 2013 - 16:35 AMT
Private remittances to Armenia total $83mln in Jan 2013

$83 mln was transferred to individuals through the Armenian banking system in January 2013.

According to Armenian Central Bank’s monthly bulletin, 10,9%. increase was recorded as compared with the same period in 2012.

Besides, the amount of remittances from Armenia totaled $20 mln in January 2013, with the net cash inflow grossing $62 mln in January 2013.

Russia keeps the biggest share of remittances to Armenia - $4,9 mln, followed by the U.S. - $2 mln, Kazakhstan - $1.3 mln and France - $674 thous.