Russia: Upper House increases fine for public beer consumption

The upper house Russia voted on November 23 for increasing of fine for public consumption of beer RIA-Novosti announced. This would mean that people drinking beer in public places could be fined up to three times the minimum monthly wage, which at present is of USD 3.50.

In connection with this, Alexei Klishin first deputy speaker of the upper house's committee for legal issues stated in a declaration "The country is experiencing a mass consumption of beer and low-alcoholic drinks on the streets, transport and other public places, which is having a negative effect on the development of children and adolescents and is creating a permissive atmosphere."

In addition to personal consumption in public places, all the adults who will supply beer to those who are younger than 18 years would be fined the same amount.

As well all retailers who sell beer to minors also would be fined, with shop employees paying 20 to 30 times the minimum monthly wage, and shop owners paying 10 times as much.

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