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In Russian culture, vodka isn't just for "getting drunk." It is a tool for hospitality ( Gostepriimstvo ). A bottle is opened to toast to friendship, mourn the deceased, or seal a business deal.

For centuries, the production of vodka was a primary source of revenue for the Tsars. It funded wars and built empires. BEARS, VODKA, BALALAIKA! ? Free Download

The word Vodka is a diminutive of Voda (water). While it is a global commodity today, its role in Russian history is foundational. In Russian culture, vodka isn't just for "getting drunk