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24 December, 2025  // In 2026, the per capita subsistence minimum in Russia will be 18,939 rubles (237 USD) per month (+6.8% compared to 2025), 20,644 - the working-age population, 16,288 - pensioners, 18,371 - children. Regions set their own subsistence minimums. It is the lowest total cost of food, goods, and services necessary for a person's life and health. In 2026, the minimum wage in Russia will be 27,093 rubles.

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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