This is stated on the website of the Cabinet.

"The first registered coronavirus vaccine in Russia was included in the list of drugs, the distribution of which is regulated by the state, by the decree of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin," the statement reads.

It is noted that this will allow controlling the supply of the drug to the regions and will help to avoid shortages.

Earlier it was reported that the production of a vaccine against coronavirus infection, developed by the National Research Center named after N.F. Gamalei.

On August 11, Russian leader Vladimir Putin announced the registration of the COVID-19 vaccine in Russia. It was named Sputnik V.