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One Liter of Vodka Lethal to Skinny Man

added on 2010-01-29 17:02:02 (Pravda.Ru: Russian news and analysis)
The Russian vodka will celebrate its birthday on January 31. Here are some interesting and funny facts about probably the most popular strong beverage in the world. Thirty-five percent of Russians prefer vodka to all other strong drinks. Before 1885, vodka was available in Russian stores only in 12.3-liter buckets ...more.

Scots 'drink 46 bottles of vodka'

added on 2010-01-17 04:30:43 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Adults in Scotland are drinking the equivalent of 46 bottles of vodka each in a year, a new study suggests. ...more.

Russia sets minimum vodka price

added on 2010-01-01 07:30:49 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
Russia imposes a minimum price for the sale of vodka as part of a national campaign to reduce alcoholism. ...more.

Russian resolution

added on 2010-01-01 11:01:00 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
Moscow raises vodka prices in bid to cut alcoholism ...more.

Whisky effects 'worse than vodka'

added on 2009-12-19 02:30:48 (BBC News - News Front Page)
A study suggests vodka produces less of a hangover than whisky - but has the same effect on performance at work. ...more.

Now Vodka Can Be Consumed as Food

added on 2009-11-27 10:31:40 (Pravda.Ru: Russian news and analysis)
The technology was tested on 96% spirit, and the know-how was patented. The scientist learned to "can" ethanol drops into capsules. He does it by adding alcohol into melted wax in the process of mixing. Then the solution is dissipated, drops of wax harden and retain spirit molecules inside. This is how the idea of the experiment with Russian  drink was born ...more.

Son death accused 'drank vodka'

added on 2009-11-25 16:01:46 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)
A man accused of killing his 10-week-old baby son drank a bottle of vodka in the lead up to the death, a court hears. ...more.

Cheap Russian Vodka Becomes History

added on 2009-11-20 15:31:45 (Pravda.Ru: Russian news and analysis)
Moscow market of illegal vodka is estimated to be 25%. Outside Moscow it is as high as 50%. Experts believe that a significant part of illegal vodka is produced during the so-called "fourth shift," meaning, by the official manufacturers at night time. The price of illegal vodka is significantly lower than the price of licensed vodka. The minimum price of legal vodka in Moscow is 75 rubles ($2.6), while outside Moscow it is only 60 rubles (less than $2) ...more.

Vodka Appeared as Flavored Drink in Ancient Russia

added on 2009-10-13 13:32:17 (Pravda.Ru: Russian news and analysis)
According to chronicles, vodka appeared in Russia at the end of the 14th century. In 1386, Genoese merchants brought to Moscow "aqua vitae" (live water) that was presented to Prince Dmitry Donskoy. Later, in 1503-1505, the monks of Chudovo monastery located on the territory of the Moscow Kremlin created the first recipe of original Russian vodka ...more.

Strong Alcohol Drinks To Be Banned at Moscow Airports and Duty Free Shops

added on 2009-10-02 12:31:17 (Pravda.Ru: Russian news and analysis)
The sales of strong alcohol beverages at bars and restaurants of Moscow airports will be banned. Prosecutors will probably ban the sales of alcohol at duty free stores – they are currently looking for legal reasons to substantiate the endeavor. Dmitry Medvedev stated August 12 that he was gasping at the number of bottles of vodka which the Russians drink ...more.
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