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Dmitry Patrushev spoke at the Russian Wine Forum "Wine of Russia. The First Five-Year Plan"
Dmitry Patrushev spoke at the Russian Wine Forum "Wine of Russia. The First Five-Year Plan"
Dmitry Patrushev spoke at the Russian Wine Forum "Wine of Russia. The First Five-Year Plan"
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Dmitry Patrushev spoke at the Russian Wine Forum "Wine of Russia. The First Five-Year Plan"
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev spoke at the Russian Wine Forum "Wine of Russia. The First Five-Year Plan." The Deputy Prime Minister reported that in the five years since the federal law "On Viticulture and Winemaking in the Russian Federation" came into effect, production volumes in the country have increased significantly.
Dmitry Patrushev noted that these past few years have been a true breakthrough for the domestic industry – a qualitative change in approaches, an increase in professionalism, and the establishment of clear and understandable rules for winemaking in Russia that meet international standards have had a positive impact on performance and enabled the creation of a competitive product.
"We've surpassed the 110,000-hectare mark in vineyard area, 14% higher than in 2020. This is one of the highest growth rates among leading grape-growing countries. More than a third of our vineyards are young, meaning we have good potential for development. By the end of 2025, we should reach at least another 5,000 hectares," said the Deputy Prime Minister.
According to the Deputy Prime Minister, despite challenging weather conditions this year, the harvest is forecast to be approximately 870,000 tons, comparable to the record-breaking 2024. This year's growth rate is approximately 3%. This trend is expected to continue throughout the year.
In 2025, over 4 billion rubles have been allocated for the implementation of a federal project for the industry. Under this project, producers receive subsidies for planting and maintaining vineyards, as well as for purchasing materials and equipment.
The most important factor in improving the situation was the government's appropriate excise policy—in particular, the possibility of tax deductions for products made from domestic raw materials. The introduced regulatory measures resulted in the complete replacement of foreign wine materials with domestic ones and a reduction in wine imports by almost a third compared to last year.
Dmitry Patrushev emphasized that the share of domestically produced wine in wine consumption has begun to increase. This year alone, it has grown from 58% to 63%. The selection of Russian wines in retail and food service establishments is steadily expanding.
The Deputy Prime Minister also touched on the topic of wine tourism, which is rapidly developing in Russia. Up to a million people visit domestic wineries annually.
The government is committed to creating the necessary opportunities and consistently resolving outstanding issues. The Russian President has instructed that the land issue for the construction of wine tourism facilities be resolved by the end of 2025. Dmitry Patrushev announced that the State Duma has adopted in its first reading a draft federal law that will define the relevant rules and restrictions. The document has passed its first reading, is being prepared for a second reading, and is expected to be fully implemented in 2026.
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