Before 2011, the Russian Government Treated Beer as a ‘Soft Drink’
VinePair
MARCH 11, 2025
And up until July 2011, the Russian government legally categorized any beverage under 10 percent ABV as a foodstuff among the likes of eggs, soda, bread, and other standard grocery store goods. As per the treatys original terms, all alcoholic drinks above 10 percent ABV fell into a separate classification from those below that strength.
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