Russian State Duma introduces bill package for domestic wine online sales via Russia Post website

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During a plenary session of the Russian State Duma, Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Sazanov presented a package of bills aimed at creating a legal framework for an experiment in online sales of Russian wine through the website of Russian Post.

The experiment is planned to last for three years. It will determine the effectiveness of state control over online alcohol sales, test the feasibility of complying with established restrictions, and support domestic wine producers.

Initially, the experiment will be conducted in Moscow and the Moscow region, but the government may later decide to expand it to other regions. Russian Post will act as the operator of online sales. Each transaction will be recorded in the Federal State Information System (EGAIS) to prevent the sale of alcohol to minors. Participants in the experiment will be producers who can ensure direct delivery of their products to consumers via Russian Post. It is expected that orders will be delivered to customers no earlier than 24 hours after they are placed.