Russian regions plan to introduce restrictions on alcohol sales starting March 1.
🔸In Transbaikal Territory are going to Reduce alcohol sales hours in cafes from 11:00 PM to 12:00 PM, and prohibit the retail sale of alcohol near religious sites. These restrictions will apply to cafes, bars, and buffets; restaurants and nightclubs will be able to maintain their current operating hours. This initiative is prompted by a year-on-year increase in alcohol consumption in the region: from 10,1 liters to 10,9 liters, significantly higher than the Russian average (7,84 liters).
🔸Additional measures to restrict the sale of alcohol in Altai Republic, announced previously the head of the region Andrey Turchak, accepted At a regional government meeting, alcohol sales hours will be reduced from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekdays, to 4:00 PM on Fridays, and to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. A complete ban will be imposed on Sundays and holidays, as well as in stores located in apartment buildings and near kindergartens and schools.
🔸In The Amur Region Appeared A draft law amending alcohol sales regulations in four cities and one town. Authorities intend to increase the minimum permitted retail space for alcohol sales in high-rise buildings and dormitories from 130 to 200 square meters.
All restrictions are planned to take effect on March 1, 2026.
The first region to actively combat alcohol was has become Vologda regionDuring the six months of the "semi-dry" law, 362 of the 610 liquor stores there closed.