Overview
- Kurgan Region will restrict retail alcohol sales to 10:00–20:00 starting March 1, 2026, with on‑premise catering exempt under federal law.
- A Komi bill posted by the State Council proposes expanding the morning ban in stages—from 10:00 on March 1, 2026, to 11:00 on September 1, 2026, and to 13:00 on March 1, 2027—leaving a 13:00–21:00 sales window.
- The Komi proposal is scheduled for consideration on November 27 and is drafted to take effect largely from March 1, 2026, running through March 1, 2032.
- Vologda Region reports market upheaval, with 441 of 610 alcohol shops closed or reformatted and 185 of 316 vape outlets shut, including steep reductions in Vologda and Cherepovets.
- Vologda’s current rules allow weekday retail alcohol sales only from 12:00 to 14:00, with restaurants and designated holidays operating under broader permissions.