In his address, he noted that, despite the anti-alcohol policy and the ban on advertising of alcoholic products in Russia, producers of non-alcoholic beer can still use advertising tools.

At the same time, during the demonstration of this advertisement, one way or another, viewers receive information about products and brands that have alcoholic counterparts, Khamzaev noted.

“We ask you to consider the feasibility of amending the current legislation regarding the introduction of a ban on advertising of non-alcoholic beer and beer drinks on the territory of the Russian Federation,” the appeal says.

Earlier, Sober Russia proposed to ban the sale of non-alcoholic beer to underage citizens.