This refers to the sale of wine through the postal operator's website, not a general permit to sell any alcoholic beverages. According to Interfax, wineries with relevant licenses will be able to participate in the experiment; a separate retail license will not be required for this.
The delay between ordering and receiving will be at least 24 hours. This condition, according to State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin, is stipulated for online wine sales.
Mikhail Volkov, CEO of Russian Post, told Vedomosti that the company has prepared facilities for storing and delivering wine and has integrated with Rosalkogoltabakkontrol (Federal Service for Alcohol and Tobacco Market Regulation). Vyacheslav Volodin stated that there are no plans to expand the experiment to marketplaces, according to the State Duma website.
According to Vedomosti, 323 deputies voted for the bill, and 71 against.
