# Russia nearly doubles import duties on hard liquor from ‘unfriendly’ countries

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- Meduza, 2026-11-04 13:52 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/04/russian-government-nearly-doubles-import-duties-on-hard-liquor-from-unfriendly-countries

> Russia has raised import duties on hard liquor from “unfriendly” countries to 35%, with a minimum of five euros per liter, from 20% and three euros per liter. The temporary measure runs through the end of 2027. Interfax, citing a draft federal budget note, says the increase is expected to bring in 10 billion rubles in 2027.