Russia is making a confident step towards the nation’s recovery.

Alcohol consumption is falling rapidly and is reaching the best levels in recent decades.

According to the EMISS, over the past month, the country has come close to the historical low of the late 90s.

The average in Russia over the past 12 months was 8.32 liters per person, and in November the figure dropped even lower— to 7.63 liters. This amount was roughly double when Putin came into power putting Russia at the then #1 spot.

Chart above: This graphic based on 2022 statistics shows that Russians now drink vastly less than nearby EU nations.

The capital demonstrates a truly significant result — only 4.76 liters per person. St. Petersburg also holds the bar, fixing 6.28 liters.

The North Caucasus remains the absolute leader of sobriety. In Chechnya, according to open data, there are only 0.11 liters per capita, which is practically zero.

Thus, Russia not only repeats, but also surpasses the positive trends of the past decades, confidently moving towards strengthening the health of the nation and improving the quality of life. The drunk Russian stereotype is over.