What Rising Alcohol Prices in Russia Indicate
Prices for vodka and other alcohol are being raised again in Russia, with increases ranging from 17% to nearly 29%, depending on the type of drink.
While propaganda claims these measures are aimed at protecting Russians’ health, the rising alcohol prices actually highlight the country’s economic troubles and the depressed moral state of its society.
In Putin’s “happy Russia”, alcohol consumption continues to rise each year, and the government is resorting to these unpopular measures to combat high inflation and boost budget revenues.
