Restrictions Enforced on Liquor Sales During Russia Day Festivities in Nizhny Novgorod
Party in Nizhny Novgorod this Russia Day, but Leave the Booze Behind!
Keep the good times rolling without the hangovers on Russia Day, June 12, in Nizhny Novgorod!
Despite the usual rhythm of life in this beloved Russian city, there's a temporary twist coming your way. According to reports, alcohol sales will be restricted on Russia Day at popular mass event locations. This bold move is a joint decision between the city's department of entrepreneurship development and IA "Vremya N."
So, if you've got your eyes set on celebrating this year's Russia Day at Minin and Pozharsky Square, Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, or the Meshchersky Sports Complex, don't expect to quench your thirst with a cold one. Rest assured, this ban on alcohol sales only applies to these event locations and not the entire city.
The restrictions will stay in place until the rowdy glory days of the holiday events come to an end. Wondering what else you can catch during the festivities? Keep your eyes peeled for these major 0+ rated holiday events in Nizhny Novgorod on June 12!
Now, some regions in Russia have a 'semi-dry' policy when it comes to alcohol sales, but it doesn't seem that Nizhny Novgorod has a special decree in place for this Russia Day. However, with the city's tradition of holding back on the booze during public holidays, you might want to consider your own 'semi-dry' approach to the day.
Source: Alexei Chugunov
Note: Alcohol sales restrictions are popular in several Russian regions, with some even limiting sales between 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. on weekdays. But as of now, there is no explicit confirmation that Nizhny Novgorod enforces different or additional restrictions on Russia Day compared to regular weekdays.
On Russia Day, June 12, in Nizhny Novgorod, while general-news and politics events unfold, be aware that alcohol sales will be restricted at popular mass event locations like Minin and Pozharsky Square, Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, and the Meshchersky Sports Complex. Despite this, don't let it dampen your spirits as there will be other 0+ rated holiday events to catch in the city.
