Despite unfavorable weather conditions, Russia exported over 1.5 million tons of grain between January 1 and 9, an increase of 155 thousand tons compared to the same period last year. The trend towards increased grain supplies to friendly countries, especially in Asia and Africa, was noted by Rosselkhoznadzor. Furthermore, Russia has significantly increased its grain shipments to China and other countries in the Eurasian Economic Union, and grain products were supplied to 101 countries last year.