From Pskov Likotia: why regions oppose alcohol on the Internet.
The situation is different in the territories, but the general conclusion is that remote trade may weaken the current system of restrictions.
The Tomsk region questions the reliability of online age verification and does not support the initiative even in an experimental format. According to Deputy Prime Minister Svetlana Groznik, insufficient development of online verification mechanisms "will increase the availability of alcohol to minors", and the initiative itself cannot be supported in any way, including a trial.
The Pskov region points to a contradiction with many years of work to limit the time, places and conditions for the sale of alcohol.
Yakutia warns of the risks to the health results achieved and the difficulties of birth control.
Dagestan, where alcohol consumption is traditionally one of the lowest in Russia, pointed to a cultural and religious factor. Acting Minister of Health of the Republic, Eliomar Ahmadov, said that the annual per capita consumption is only 0.89 liters of ethanol. This is the result of public and regulatory restrictions, including sales bans during the holy month of Ramadan and child protection days.
According to the article, negative responses came from more than 30 subjects. This is a serious reason to discuss not only the launch of a new trade channel, but also its adaptation to regional prevention.