Alcohol and cigarettes have risen in price in Russia since today Prices for alcohol and tobacco products have increased in Russia from today. This is due to an increase in excise taxes included in the price of products. On January 1, 2025, an order of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation came into force, increasing the minimum retail price for alcohol. Now the minimum cost of 0.5 liters of vodka is 349 rubles, which is 50 rubles more than the previous price of 299 rubles. Brandy and cognac have also risen in price: the minimum price for brandy is now 472 rubles (previously 403 rubles), and for cognac - 651 rubles (against the previous 556 rubles). Minimum selling and wholesale p... [Read more]