Authorities of the Republic of Yakutia, part of which lies in Russia’s Arctic zone, banned sales of spirits in stores from 8 p.m. till 2 p.m. to combat alcohol addiction, RIA Novosti said.
The restriction will cover all alcoholic drinks, including beer, with strength of more than 5 percent. Starting January next year, the ban will cover beer with an alcohol content of 5 percent or less, the report said.
