The Ministry of health: only 60% of Russians daily eat vegetables and fruits

Vegetables and fruits are consumed daily by 60% of Russians, said the head of the Ministry of health Mikhail Murashko at the International festival of youth. According to him, this is “extremely small”.

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Published Sep 16, 2026

The picture clearly shows what the reality of the diet of Russians. And vegetables, fruits daily 60% (consume Russians). “Kommersant” is, of course, extremely small, the minister said (quoted by TASS).

Mr. Murashko said that the task is to increase the share of Russians leading a healthy lifestyle by 1.5 times by 2030. He added that fasting does not improve key health indicators.

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