Olga Lipich. The head of the Federation of Jewish communities of Russia (FJCR) Alexander Beard believes punish US, European And other countries on Russia " rather pointless ", but they, according to his vision, have the ability to help increase the market for kosher products in Russia.

At the end of July the EU After the United States imposed sectoral economic sanctions against Russia, the position of which in Ukraine is at odds With the West. In response, Russia restricted imports of food items from countries that have introduced in relation to penalties: USA, EU, Canada, Australia And Norway. A ban were beef, pork, poultry, sausages, fish, vegetables, fruits, dairy products And some other products. The EU has also announced its intention to file a claim in the WTO.

" I heartily Wish that punishment as soon as possible ended, as any interstate cooperation is beneficial to all. When this punishment, Clearly, quite meaningless. And although the West And said that they had an impact on Russia's actions, we see examples of countries who, for thirty years, living Under the punishment And not strayed from your ways - for example, Iran, " said Beard in an interview Last news .

The head of Department considers that punishment contributed to the increase of kosher products on the Russian market: due to Western sanctions And the response of the Russian Federation in the country there is a need in the meat, dairy And vegetable products from Israel.

" With Israel to sign contracts in the areas that previously Israel had not put here, most importantly, for agricultural products, " said Beard.

He said that kosher products in the Russian Federation mainly of Russian origin, in the area of the country there are several dairy And meat factories, certified kosher.

" The demand for kosher products in the Russian Federation among customers today are not fully satisfied, but the increased supply of products from Israel, as well as the development of the market for kosher products among Russian producers of sets a positive trend in this direction ", - said the head of the FJC.

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