The southern Russian republic of Ingushetia has banned sales of alcohol on Thursdays and Fridays.Supporters say the measure is intended to help fight bootleg booze and reduce the number of drunk-driving accidents. However, some locals maintain that the new legislation is closely connected with Islam. The head of the republic insists that the new law is in no way meant to discriminate against people of other faiths.
In Ingushetia, alcohol sales are allowed between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. during the rest of the week. In neighbouring Chechnya, you can only buy alcohol between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. During the