The turnover of alcoholic products in the wholesale sector of Russia in January-September 2026 decreased by 29.3% year-on-year, to 303.7 million deciliters, RBC writes, citing data from Rosalkogoltabakkontrol. The wholesale supply of vodka decreased the most - by 34.5%, to 110.5 million deciliters. Experts explain this dynamic by changes in the supply chain: manufacturers are increasingly entering into direct contracts with large retail chains, bypassing traditional distributors.