Discount chain Chizhik, which is developed by X5 Group, opened a distribution center in Ufa. The total area of the facility is 8 thous. sq. m. The capacity of the center allows to serve 120 stores, but in future the facility will be able to supply 250 outlets. Also Chizhik has opened 3 stores in Ufa today and 8 more stores will start working in Bashkortostan in July. By the end of the year it is planned to open 40 hard discounters in the region.