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Is giving your kid a drink at home illegal in Russia?

Yes. Giving your kid a drink at home is banned in Russia. Parents who involve a minor in drinking face a higher fine.

KoAP RF art. 6.10: involving a minor in drinking alcohol: RUB 1,500-3,000; part 2 (parents and legal guardians) RUB 4,000-5,000. Bill 1095769-8 to raise fines tenfold rejected in first reading 15 Apr 2026 - article stands.

Source: KoAP 6.10; Duma 15 Apr 2026

• Russia is one of 14 countries where giving your kid a drink at home is banned, and 13 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 2 of 14 (China and Finland).
• In Europe: banned in 3 of 39 countries.

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Other countries that ban giving your kid a drink at home

KuwaitSaudi ArabiaIcelandUnited Arab EmiratesMexicoFinlandIraqChinaJapanThailandVietnamIndonesiaBrazilAll 14 on the map ›

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