Putin puts monopoly plans firmly in play
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 19 July 2005
The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has publicly endorsed the idea of Russia returning to some form of state alcohol monopoly in order to boost excise income and tackle alcohol-related harm. Ben Cooper examines the government's proposals and assesses their potential effectiveness.
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The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has publicly endorsed the idea of Russia returning to some form of state alcohol monopoly in order to boost excise income and tackle alcohol-related harm. Ben Cooper examines the government's proposals and assesses their potential effectiveness.
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