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RFE/RL: Russia says beer will be sold at World Cup stadiums, fan zones

Published Jan. 25, 2018 at 7:50 pm

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A top Russian official says beer sales will be allowed at stadiums across the country during the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament.

“This will be not only at stadiums but also in fan zones,” Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said on January 24.