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December, 2025 / 
15 December, 2025 // From Jan to Nov 2025, alcohol sales in Russia (excluding beer, cider, perry, and mead) decreased by 9.8% year-on-year, amounting to 181.9M decaliters (12.5 liters per person). Vodka sales decreased from 68.2 to 66.3M (-3.5%). The low-alcohol beverage segment recorded a sharp decline: from 15.8 to 1.5M (-87.6%). Alcohol production volume fell by 6.7% to 158.5M.
1 December, 2025 // Until September 14, 2026, Chinese citizens have the right to enter Russia and stay for up to 30 days on a guest or business visit without a visa. In early September, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the introduction of a 30-day visa-free regime for Russian citizens. These measures are currently being implemented on a one-year trial basis.
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