Statement:
An average person in Russia drinks the same amount of alcohol as in Paraguay

In the Alcohol average daily consumption rating Russia holds position #41 2016 out of 189 and Paraguay is #41 out of 189 2016.
Both countries holds average positions in the "Alcohol average daily consumption" rating. So Both sexes is an average for both Russia and Paraguay, compared to most countries of the World.

Referencies:

  1. Alcohol average daily consumption 2016 by WHO
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Both sexes' in descending order.
    Paraguay 'Both sexes' value is 43.5
    Russia 'Both sexes' value is 43.5