Moscow bars drop 14% in one year
In Russia, following restaurants, bars are now closing in mass numbers. In Russian cities with a population of over a million, hundreds of bars have closed after Russians switched to an economy-saving mode.
Consensus
- Bars in Russian cities have been closing in significant numbers.
- The closures are linked to economic hardship and reduced consumer spending.
- The decline in bar numbers follows a similar trend in restaurants and cafes.
- In Moscow, the number of bars decreased by 14% over one year.
- Nationwide, bar closures amounted to 6% in cities with over one million residents.
- The situation is described as the worst in 25 years by industry representatives.
- A key factor cited is the decline in real household incomes.
Points of divergence
- In Moscow, the number of bars is now approximately 1900. — tg_moscash
- The total number of bars in Russian cities with over a million residents is 5900 as of August. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The reason for closures is residents' desire to save money and declining interest in alcohol in general. — tg_moscash
- The decline in bar closures followed a similar pattern in cafes and restaurants, with 7300 food service points closing between January and February, a 29% increase compared to the previous year. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Coverage (2 sources)
- In Moscow, every seventh bar closed in a year — Московский кэш
- In Russia, after restaurants, bars are starting to close in mass numbers — The Moscow Times