According to the Rosstat materials, Russia has reduced production of alcohol and tobacco products in April of current year.

      In April, vodka production decreased by 15.4% to 4.9 million dekaliters (dal), cognac production fell by 16.2% to 526 dal. Table wine production fell by 6.2%, to 3.3 million dal. As for beer, production of beverages on its basis decreased by 3.4% to 75.9 million dal.

      Cigarette production decreased by 6.2%, amounting to 31.7 billion pieces.