Giving a tip is voluntary only. In Russia, the ban on their automatic inclusion in the bill was extended.
Rules that were supposed to expire on January 1, 2027 will now be in effect until September 1, 2027.
First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy Nadezhda Shkulkina believes that voluntary tips are the most acceptable option. They encourage the waiter to serve better, but do not put the guest in a situation where he is obliged to pay even for bad service.
In addition, a fixed tip is not a guarantee that it will reach the waiter and not end up in the restaurant owner's pocket. The ban also applies to other additional services included in the order without the customer's consent, Shkolkina added in a TASS note.
Students often work part-time in catering. And the work is not as simple as it may seem at first glance. That's why we usually try to support them. Especially if they work with soul. We ask you too. if possible