MOSCOW, September 1. /TASS/. The MOEX Index grew by 1.9% up to 2,445.77 points, the RTS Index went up by 1.67% to 1,279.45 points by the end of the trading session on the Moscow Exchange on Thursday.

The dollar-to-ruble rate rose by 0.08% to 60.31 rubles, the euro rate fell by 0.55%, to 59.89 rubles.

On Thursday, the growth leaders of the Russian stock market were shares of Lukoil (+9.5%), preferred shares of Mechel (+6.8%), shares of Moscow Exchange (+5.5%).

The leaders in terms of decline were the shares of TGK-1 (-4%), Gazprom (-2.33%), ordinary shares of Tatneft (-2.3%).

According to BCS World of Investments, on September 2, the MOEX index will be formed in the range of 2,350-2,470 points, the forecast range for the dollar rate is 59-61 rubles.