While there are no direct sanctions preventing Western distributors from selling alcohol to Russia, many brands are concerned about being seen doing business with the country.
Some items have been easily replaced by domestic alternatives, or readily sourced from countries that have not imposed sanctions. But many are now too expensive, or cannot be found at all.in Ukraine. The ongoing war has killed thousands, destroyed cities and sent millions fleeing their homes in the former Soviet republic.Countries have responded by targeting the economy of Russia, which is now the most sanctioned country in the world and finds itself in an unprecedented situation.
“In the last several years, the quality and the taste of Russian beer has grown significantly,” said Mr Kanaev, adding that it would be easy to replace the German and Czech-styled beers since local brewers already have the expertise to do so. because we found there very good alternatives, and we are working with Chinese companies in order to catch the equipment from there and use it in our pub.”Despite the attempt to substitute Western imports, Russia still has to continue importing certain products.for help, despite Finance Minister Anton Siluanov’s claims that the country has learned to respond to the restrictions, and going so far as to claim it had found an “antidote” against them.