The Russian Post was allowed to sell wine.
In the first reading, the State Duma adopted a bill establishing an experiment in the remote sale of wine (including fortified and sparkling wine). For now, approval will be given to beverage producers whose grapes are grown in Moscow and the Moscow region. Their list will be determined by the Ministry of Agriculture.
State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin stressed: they will not expand the experiment and introduce wine delivery through markets. According to him, Russian Post is a state-owned company, which means that there will be control, and it will support both the post itself and local winemakers. Buyers will be able to receive wine ordered through the website no earlier than 24 hours after making the purchase.