Zhiguli Brewery
Russian brewery whose Zhiguli beer brand has been known since the late 19th century, with brewing at the plant dating to 1881.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Zhiguli Brewery (АО «Жигулевское пиво») is a Russian brewing company. Its official website states that the Zhiguli beer brand has been known since the end of the 19th century, and that brewing began at the plant as early as 1881, when the beer was then called Viennese. The company's history page lists the founding of the plant in 1880 and the first varieties in 1881. The company says it has been re-equipping production since 1997, fully equipping the plant with European equipment, and that it employs more than 300 people. Its product page lists lemonades and beer.
History
According to the company's official website, the Zhiguli beer brand has been known since the end of the 19th century, and brewing began at the plant as early as 1881, when the beer was then called Viennese. The company's history page lists the founding of the plant in 1880 and the first varieties in 1881. The company states that it has been re-equipping production since 1997, during which time it fully equipped the plant with European equipment. The website also states that the company employs more than 300 people.
Products and positioning
Beer
Lemonades
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