US EditionVodka Production in Russia Is Falling Sharply
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The production of hard alcohol in Russia is falling sharply. The production of spirits in the first half of this year fell by more than 16 percent, and the production of vodka, popular with Russians, was 10.9 percent less. This was reported by Politico, citing the Russian Federal Service for Market Regulation. According to him, this is a consequence of sanctions, alcohol can no longer be exported to Western countries. The consumption of hard alc…
In the first half of the year, official alcohol production in Russia decreased by over 16 percent, and vodka production by over 10 percent. Market experts blame the increasingly high prices in Russian stores, which fuels demand for illegal alcohol.
Food prices in Russia are skyrocketing, labor shortages are rampant, and inflation is high. Moscow is actually economically vulnerable.
Russia experienced a dramatic decline in the production of concentrated spirits, especially vodka, in the first half of 2025, while population consumption paradoxically increased.
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