State Duma deputy and head of Sober Russia Sultan Khamzaev announced that he will seek a complete ban on the sale of alcohol to persons under the age of 21. reported that DEA News.
According to him, the majority of citizens support this initiative, which “aims to strengthen the country especially in terms of demographics”.
Earlier it was reported that the Ministry of Health of Russia is considering this possibility. to enter Prohibition of selling strong alcohol from 20:00 to 11:00.
It was noted that the department is also considering the possibility of increasing the minimum age for sale of strong alcohol to 21. This is due to the excess of planned indicators for the sale of alcohol and cigarettes per capita, so the ministry is faced with new tasks to promote a healthy lifestyle and systemic anti-tobacco and alcohol measures.
Kommersant newspaper also wrote that the leader in vodka production in Russia has changed. Tatspirtprom became the first in this sector, outstripping Beluga Group.