Russian banks has considerably strengthened its position in the annual ranking of the top 500 banking brands in the world, prepared by the consulting firm Brand Finance in conjunction with the magazine The Bankerpo 2009. Exceptions were VTB - which has declined slightly, and position Rosbank off from the top 500 (although in 2008 he held the 470-th place). Just note that to improve the position in the international ranking of Russian banks to help reduce the cost of U.S. banks that are hardest hit by the global financial crisis. Brand Finance analysts to determine the significance and value of banking brand, but the dynamics of the market capitalization of the bank, evaluate its financial performance for key operations. It is also a forecast for the next five years, with specific bank and its main markets, the stability of the brand, its market share and profitability. The total number of Russian banks in the ranking compared to 2008 increased from seven to nine. The ratings of the majority of Russian banks in 2009 increased. Savings for the first time entered the top 20, up from 23rd to 15th place VTB dropped from 76th to 83rd position, the Bank of Moscow rose from 217 th place in the 182-e, the bank "Revival", who was in Last year, 497-th line of the rating, up to 363rd, "Uralsib" rose in ranking from 468 th to 405 th place, the bank "Zenith" - from 459 seats in the 448-th place. The bank "Russian Standard" went immediately into the top 200, finishing the 160-th position, MDM Bank was launched with 237 seats, and Nomos Bank - to 337-th. Well, wish good luck to Russian bankers in 2010.