In the Russian Federation, the minimum retail price of vodka has been increased to 349 rubles from January 1

In Russia, minimum retail prices for strong alcohol have been increased since January 1, 2025. The cost of vodka will increase from 299 to 349 rubles per 0.5 liters, cognac - from 556 to 651 rubles. The corresponding order of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation was published on the official portal of legal information. The document notes that the minimum retail price of cognac has been increased from 556 to 651 rubles per 0.5 liters, and the cost of brandy and other alcohol from wine, grape, fruit, cognac, calvados, whiskey, rum distillates - from 403 to 472 rubles for the same volume. The order of the Ministry of Finance also states that when purchasing alcoholic beverages wholesale directly from manufacturers, the minimum cost of half a liter of vodka will be 287 rubles, cognac - 500 ...