Overview
- Per-capita consumption fell from 9.33 to 7.58 liters of pure alcohol since the start of 2025, according to the regional health ministry and chief psychiatrist-narcologist Vitaly Kholdin.
- Regional narcological dispensary staff run regular talks, roundtables, seminars, and meetings with youth groups and workplace teams.
- An anonymous 24/7 hotline at +7 (915) 101-22-69 provides support for people struggling with alcohol or drug dependence.
- A newly developed pamphlet on narcological assistance outlines pathways to confidential treatment for residents.
- Existing sales limits include bans on stores with courtyard entrances, and starting March 1, 2026, courtyard public catering venues will be allowed to sell alcohol only from 13:00 to 15:00.