Moskovskaya. (Business Briefs).(Russian government seeks ownership of vodka brands)(Brief Article)

From: Food & Drink Weekly | Date: March 11, 2002 | Copyright information

The Russian government has been attempting to reclaim ownership of Stolichnaya (and a number of other vodka brands) from SPI, who bought the rights off the State in 1992. The Ministry of Agriculture argues that SPI bought the rights illeg...

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