Russian Vodka Production Decreases 10.9 Pct in First Half 2025
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Vodka production in Russia decreased by 13.2% during the five months of 2025. During January – May 2025, high alcohol production in Russia decreased considerably, the agency reported...
Quicksplained: Why Russia is making less vodka even though Russians are drinking more
From weddings to funerals, Vodka is the drink for all occasions in Russia and deeply embedded in the culture and psyche. Which is why many would be surprised to know that the country is making less vodka than ever – even though Russians are drinking more. What gives?
Russian companies in January-June this year reduced the production of alcoholic beverages — excluding beer, cider, poir and honey.

Russian vodka production decreases 10.9 pct in first half 2025
MOSCOW, July 8 (Xinhua)
The production of hard alcohol in Russia is falling dramatically, but its consumption is rising. According to statistics and analyzes, people in Russia are increasingly drinking other types of spirits than traditional vodka. Politico reported on its website on Wednesday. Russia's Federal Service for Regulation of the Alcohol Market announced this week that the production of spirits fell by more than 16 percent in the first half of 2025. Vodka pr…
Vodka Production in Russia Drops Sharply Despite Record Consumption - PoliticoRussian hard alcohol production fell by 16% in the first half of 2025, and vodka by 10.9% compared to 2024. At the same time, alcohol consumption is growing, with sales of rum, whiskey, brandy and tequila increasing by 10.2%.
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