Chapter 2. Vodka Education

In this chapter I will talk about the most famous beverage associated with Russia, the Russian vodka. You will learn the incredible history of this mysterious substance; discover its components and find out what it is used for apart from getting wasted. Who invented vodka? Who prohibited vodka? Is vodka still Russia’s most popular alcohol? As a cherry on top, our fantastic British guest will try to distinguish expensive vodka from the cheap. Vodka may not be the answer, but it’s worth a shot…

0:00 Unclear spiritual entity
0:43 Vodka? Where did this name come from?
1:58 Who is to blame for inventing vodka?
3:31 The drink of the devil
5:37 Anti-alcohol campaigns
6:15 What’s going on today?
8:43 Vodka challenge
9:52 Shot after shot
12:09 Close.. but no cigar… )

Intro song link:
National Treasure by Eliss Roxx on Apple Music   / national-treasure-single  

Movies featured:
The barber of Siberia
Brigada

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