Russia aims to combat alcohol abuse
Government introduces minimum price for vodka in bid to tackle problem.
Published On 1 Jan 2010
The Russian government has introduced a minimum price of about $3 a bottle for vodka as part of new year reforms aimed at curbing alcohol abuse among its vodka-loving population.
The move is one of series of measures designed to tackle the problem but it appears old habits die hard.
Neave Barker reports from Moscow.
Source: Al Jazeera