1.   The bank and State Duma deputies have drafted proposals to amend a law on currency controls to liberalize the export of earnings, Dubinin said.

2.   A government panel is now considering whether to totally liberalize exports of oil products from Japan.

3.   Both Camdessus and Summers said the IMF loans will help Russia further liberalize exports, particularly to help oil prices rise to world levels.

4.   Government opponents accused the Cabinet of liberalizing food exports before securing enough grain and flour to meet domestic needs.