Kremlin Comments on Systemic Problem Facing Moscow Region Bakery Mashyonka

Its owner stated that the business will have to close as early as spring due to tax changes.

Jan 26, 2026

The Kremlin has commented on the situation concerning the Moscow region bakery Mashyonka.
Source:
Artyom Ustyuzhanin / MSK1.RU

Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov commented on the situation with the Moscow region bakery «Mashyonka.» Its owner Denis Maksimov during a direct line with Vladimir Putin asked a question about the problems of transitioning from the patent tax system to paying VAT for small businesses. The president asked him to send products for tasting and sent him gifts—an icon and wine.

A photo from the direct line event where tax issues were discussed.

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RIA_Kremlinpool/ T.me

Afterward, Maksimov said that officials from various agencies had contacted him, but no concrete actions followed. Later, the entrepreneur stated that he would have to close the establishment in May.

“I know that the Moscow region authorities are in contact with the enterprise «Mashyonka.» But the fact that there is indeed a systemic problem that was not taken into account when the corresponding changes were developed is obvious,” commented Dmitry Peskov.

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