By Natali Moss
For example, due to the event approved by the event, the range of imported alcohol decreased by 40-95%, and in the next few months a shortage of cognac and whiskey is expected, reports Kommersant. It is noted that large networks of Russian stores in the summer 2022 sharply reduced alcohol imports from EU countries. Imports of champagne stopped completely. Against this background, the purchase prices for imported alcohol have increased by 27-40%since February, and for positions - by 70%.
In addition, as a result of the first six months of 2022, the import of all strong drinks into Russia decreased by almost 35%, to 32. 65 million liters, and whiskey - by almost 50%, to 11. 8 million liters. The US has completely banned the shipment of alcohol in the Russian Federation, and the EU - alcohol more expensive than € 300 per unit. A number of companies have stopped supply or left the Russian market.
At the same time, drunkenness in Russia did not disappear, and even vice versa: after February 24, when the Russian Federation organized a new invasion of Ukraine, Russian officials were much more likely to abuse alcohol. Medusa sources close to the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation told about it. "People since February have been withdrawing stress.
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