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Nenets, Chukotka, Jewish Oblast Top 2024 Alcohol Consumption

7/10/2026

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A new study found the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug and the Jewish Autonomous Oblast had the highest alcohol consumption in 2024.
Nenets reached 35 litres (from 16 litres in 2019), Chukotka 29 litres (from 14) and the Jewish Autonomous Oblast 25 litres (from 19).
Researchers say declines in Russian alcohol use stem from younger generations’ healthier attitudes, but blanket sales bans may push dependent drinkers toward illicit or surrogate alcohol.

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A new study found the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug and the Jewish Autonomous Oblast had the highest alcohol consumption in 2024.
Nenets reached 35 litres (from 16 litres in 2019), Chukotka 29 litres (from 14) and the Jewish Autonomous Oblast 25 litres (from 19).
Researchers say declines in Russian alcohol use stem from younger generations’ healthier attitudes, but blanket sales bans may push dependent drinkers toward illicit or surrogate alcohol.