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Introduction
Two words about the author
What is the vodka?
Why Russians prefer vodka?
20+ Vodka’s Myths and legends to proof or decline*
1. «After finishing your first shot, you shouldn’t immediately reach for food»
2. «To not keep guests hungry, an interval between the first and the second shot is very small»
3. «Russians never drink without saying a toast»
4. «A legend says that Russians always say „Na zdorov’ye!“ when they raise a glass of Vodka»
5. «If you drink on funeral someone who recently died, you better avoid a toast»
6. «If a Vodka bottle is open, it must be emptied at all costs»
7. «Never leave the empty Vodka bottle on the table… Empty bottles stand on the floor directly beside the table»
8.«Russians sometimes grab a person sitting next to them and sniff at their hair. After that, they „inhale“ another Vodka. If the other person smells good, they might become friends this very evening»
9. «If you come late, you have to empty a Vodka glass»
10. «You better never ever make the mistake to toast on something when your glass is empty. If you do, you have to empty the whole bottle»
11. «Don’t clink glasses during a toast if you aren’t drinking alcohol»
12. «Russians consider it rude if you refuse to drink vodka with them, or do not drink «bottoms up»
13. «One shot glass is consumed in one gulp»
14. «Drinking straight from the bottle is considered unsophisticated»
15. «Russians believe that vodka is the best hangover cure»
16. «…some rather nasty hangover cure drinks like pickle brine»
17. «…to „chase“ your vodka, you can fall back on black bread or, in a real pinch, inhaling the smell of your dirty shirt after downing a shot»
18. «Did you know vodka was created by the famous Russian chemist Mendeleev? Yes, yes, the one who invented the periodic table of elements. And he was not a drunkard for sure!»
19. «Vodka should be odorless and tasteless»
20. «Russians used to drink pure spirits»
21. «The quality of your water affects the quality of your vodka»
Bonus#1:: How to drink vodka to avoid over-intoxication?
How to prepare for the vodka party?
Bonus#2:: How to drink a gulp of vodka like Russian do?
Welcome – Russian stile newcomer!!!;)
Conclusion
Russians have deep alcohol traditions and culture of vodka drinking. In this book you disclose hints about some vodka traditions in Russia, some tips and tricks how to drink vodka in a right manner to avoid or reduce exceeding intoxication.
…and Yes – my English is terrible, and my style and manners are not much better, I know that.
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P.S.: I think it’s very important how people give you any information but it’s much more important what exactly he speaks to you and if the info appears to be correct.
I also collected and planned to insert some snapshots from Soviet and Russian well known movies to illustrate some of my ideas. But unfortunately I disclosed that it’s complicated and very keen merge how to use the snapshots and not to break somebody copyrights. So I decided to provide you with the movies IMDb, and short episode description, so that you can easily find the film and the desired moment as required.
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