Movement for sobriety launched in Yekaterinburg
On October 28, in Yekaterinburg, the founding conference of the city branch of the Public and State Movement “Guardianship of People’s Sobriety” was held
In Yekaterinburg, on October 28, the founding conference of the city branch of the Public and State Movement “Guardianship for People’s Sobriety” was held. The purpose of the new structure is to form a culture of sobriety and a healthy lifestyle, engage in the prevention of addictions and help in the social rehabilitation of people who have faced them. This is reported by the press service of the administration of Yekaterinburg.
Deputy Head of Yekaterinburg Konstantin Shevchenko addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. He stressed that the department will allow combining the efforts of the municipality, the Ekaterinburg diocese and public organizations in educational and preventive work.
Earlier, the city administration and the Ekaterinburg diocese signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of spiritual and moral education and promotion of a sober lifestyle. After that, round tables were held in the districts of Yekaterinburg, where representatives of the authorities and the Church discussed the formats of joint work.
The municipality will provide organizational support to the movement, coordinate interaction with educational, cultural and sports institutions, and provide information support. The diocese and public organizations will focus on educational activities, support for families and young people. Special attention will be paid to the development of volunteerism and interaction with relevant public organizations.
The draft work plan for 2026-2027 includes specific initiatives: the socio-pedagogical project “Life Guidelines” for pupils of grades 7-9, pilot “Lessons of sobriety” in schools, the program “School of Sobriety Education”, as well as participation in the youth forum “Youth chooses sobriety”.
MK-Ural reported that alcohol consumption in Russia in August fell to a minimum since 1996. In the Sverdlovsk region, there are almost 10 liters of alcohol per person per year. In the Middle Urals in August, one person had 9.85 liters of alcohol. For comparison, in Tatarstan the figure was 9.81 liters, in the Novosibirsk region - 7.75 liters. In Moscow, it reached 4.45 liters, in St. Petersburg - 5.94 liters.
