In response to persistently high rates of drunk driving in Russia, stricter punishments are being enacted. 

Vodka and cognac sales have fallen significantly due to restrictions on alcohol purchases across Russia.

A new Russian law would raise the drinking age from 18 to 21.

Russia may ban alcohol on flights and use breathalyzers to prevent drunk passengers from boarding.

Semaglutides have landed in Russia as the country struggles with an obesity epidemic.

A beloved culinary staple is getting more costly. 

An investigation by Russian regulators finds that nearly a quarter of all "gluten-free" foods contain gluten.

The head of a Russian consumer protections ministry expressed glee at the exit of McDonald's from Russia.

The price of coffee in Russia is at a nearly 50-year high.

A recommendation on how many pancakes you should eat during Maslenitsa.

Visitors to many Moscow parks can now enjoy free hot drinks as they enjoy the frosty outdoors.

Russia plans to curb alcohol consumption by 12 percent.