Can you drink alcohol in public in Russia?
Illegal
Public drinking is banned in nearly all public spaces.
Russia is one of 7 countries classified “Illegal” for drinking in public — 19% of the 36 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: Public drinking
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Finland
- Restricted areas/times Public drinking is prohibited in built areas and public transport, though exempt in parks.
- Norway
- Illegal Public drinking is prohibited nationwide and subject to fines.
- Sweden
- Restricted areas/times Public drinking is legal by default but prohibited in specific zones designated by local municipal ordinances.
- Latvia
- Varies by region Public drinking is nationally legal but banned in several major cities.
- China
- Legal Public drinking is widely accepted and there are no laws prohibiting it.
- Lithuania
- Illegal Public drinking is prohibited nationwide and subject to fines.
Other laws in Russia
- Jaywalking
- Offense / fined
- Public Smoking Bans
- Comprehensive ban
- Driving Age
- 18+
- Homeschooling
- Legal
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