Chizhik, a chain of hard discounters, opened its first stores in the Saratov region. Stores will be supplied by both federal and local suppliers from Chizhik's distribution center in Volgograd. Saratov region became the thirteenth region of the chain's presence. By the end of June 22 stores will open in the region, and in total up to 55 Chizhiks will work in the region in 2023.