1.759,670 bottles of Georgian wine exported to Russia
29 July, 2013
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1.759,670 bottles of wine have been exported to Russia, Agriculture Minister Shalva Pipia said at a meeting with journalists. According to him, Russia is among the top five markets for Georgian wine. The Minister also talked about other projects carried out by the Ministry while meeting with the media.

By Lela Baghdavadze

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