Russia classifies beer as alcoholic

[muriel_volestrangler]

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a bill that officially classifies beer as alcoholic.

Until now anything containing less than 10% alcohol in Russia has been considered a foodstuff.

The move, signed into law on Wednesday, will allow ministers to control the sale of beer in the same way that spirits are controlled.

Russian alcohol consumption is already twice the critical level set by the World Health Organization.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14232970

10%? Damn, that's nearly wine strength. And anything 9% was able to be sold from street kiosks? I'm surprised they have any livers left there.