The expert explained the decrease in alcohol consumption in Russia
One of the main reasons for the decrease in alcohol consumption by Russians lies in the consistent policy of relevant departments, primarily Rospotrebnadzor, to promote the principles of healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. This opinion was expressed in an interview with Izvestia by Oleg Pavlov, Chairman of the Public Council at Rospotrebnadzor, head of the public organization Public Consumer Initiative.
Among other significant factors, he highlights: the systematic introduction of systemic accessibility restrictions (federal and regional bans or restrictions on time and places of sale, "sobriety days", increased control), partial replacement of consumption (part of the demand goes to non-alcoholic beer and wine, including when shopping online) and the reduction of the shadow segment after the introduction of labeling systems (the proportion of illegal alcohol is decreasing, which, together with control and prevention measures, is dragging down the overall consumption level).
"At the same time, it should be borne in mind that the decline is uneven across groups. Young people, urbanites and more affluent strata are reducing consumption faster, while some of the older generation and socially vulnerable groups retain their old habits," the expert emphasizes.
Pavlov attributes the heterogeneous alcohol consumption in the regions of Russia to local specifics. Important factors that influenced the statistics include socio-economic differences, climate and remoteness, the influence of cultural and religious norms, as well as urban infrastructure and lifestyle.
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