"In terms of non-food stores, as well as cafes, restaurants and other public catering facilities, as well as facilities providing household services to the population, it is proposed to allow the service of visitors in the trading floor (service hall), provided that the visitor presents a valid QR code," the agency said. text of the letter.

The ministry also suggested filling stations and gas stations to continue working, as well as shops at them in case of compliance with anti-epidemiological measures.

“Operators of food courts have the right to provide take-away service, which is considered the lack of service at tables in the food court hall,” the document states.

In addition, organizations that are allowed to serve consumers using a QR code are required to ensure the identification of a visitor by an identity card, the department recalled.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade added that all decisions are proposed to be discussed with the business, and the proposals are of a recommendatory nature.

On October 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree according to which from October 30 to November 7, non-working days are announced in the country in connection with the situation with the coronavirus.