E-Malt.com News article: Russia: June 11, Brewer’s Day

The Brewer’s Day is the main holiday of Russian brewers working at companies producing beer and soft drinks that is celebrated in Russia on the 11th of June, Press-service of the Union of Russian Brewers has recently posted. The Brewer’s Day was established upon the decision of the Union Council on 23.01.2003. The holiday is celebrated every second Saturday of June.

The central objective of this holiday is to form traditions of Russian brewery, to encourage people to join the profession and to make it more prestigious and develop standards of beer consumption. Celebrations in honour of the best brewers, cultural and entertainment programs, sports and holiday events take place at brewery companies during this day.

Brewery in Russia today is:
300 brewing plants;
More than one thousand and a half of brewery brands including national ones and popular regional brands;
More than 60 thousand people working at the branch plants. One working place in this branch creates 10 places in related branches;

This is one of the dynamic markets in non-primary sector of Russian economy. Over 84 million hl of beer were produced in Russia in 2004 and dynamics of market was 11%. 100 % payment has been made to all budget structures as far as the tax liability is concerned.


09 June, 2005